Phaistos Undergrounds Power Lines in Moires Urban Renewal

Friday, 12 June 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

The Municipality of Phaistos has signed a contract to underground the overhead electrical network in the town center of Moires, a market town in south-central Crete. The project forms part of a broader urban renewal program for the area. Work will involve replacing above-ground power lines with underground cabling, removing the visual clutter of poles and wires from the streetscape. This type of infrastructure upgrade typically causes temporary road closures and disruptions to traffic flow in the affected zones during construction. Tourists driving through or visiting Moires, a common stop when heading to the Phaistos archaeological site, the Matala beach, or the Messara plain, should expect some localized roadworks in the town center in the coming period. Travelers are advised to allow extra time and follow local signage when passing through.