Heraklion Approves Slope Restoration Project in Fortetsa District

Friday, 15 May 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

The Mayor of Heraklion, Alexis Kalokaerinos, has signed a contract for the restoration of a collapsed slope on Navarinou Street in the Fortetsa neighborhood of Heraklion. The project is now in its final phase before construction work begins. Fortetsa is a residential district in the western part of Heraklion city. While the works are not expected to affect major tourist routes directly, visitors driving or walking through that area may encounter temporary disruptions. The restoration addresses a structural safety concern along the roadside embankment. No completion date has been officially confirmed, but the contract signing signals that work is imminent. Tourists staying in or passing through Heraklion should check local signage in the Fortetsa area and consider using alternative routes until the project is complete.