Controlled Explosion Causes Brief BOAK Highway Stoppage May 13

Monday, 11 May 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

A brief traffic stoppage is scheduled on the BOAK highway between Neapoli and Agios Nikolaos on Tuesday, May 13, due to a controlled explosion as part of the new motorway construction works. The interruption will last only a few minutes. Travelers driving along the northern coastal route in eastern Crete should expect a short delay near this stretch. Construction of the new BOAK motorway is an ongoing major infrastructure project improving road connections across the island. If you are heading toward Agios Nikolaos or the Lasithi region on Tuesday, allow a few extra minutes and follow any on-site traffic management instructions. Local authorities will coordinate the temporary closure to minimize disruption.