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Appeals Court Ruling Stalls Bridge Repairs on Crete's BOAK Highway

Friday, 3 July 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Repairs to several aging bridges along the BOAK, Crete's main east-west highway connecting Heraklion to Chania, remain stalled due to ongoing legal disputes between contractors. The Chania Court of Appeals recently overturned previous decisions by the Crete Regional Authority, adding further uncertainty to the timeline for these long-delayed works. The BOAK is the primary road link across northern Crete, used daily by tourists traveling between resorts, airports, and archaeological sites. While no immediate closures have been announced, the continued deterioration of these bridge structures without repair raises long-term concerns for road safety along this route. Travelers driving between Heraklion, Rethymno, and Chania should be aware that infrastructure works on the BOAK may cause periodic lane restrictions. Allow extra travel time and follow signage carefully, particularly near bridge sections west of Heraklion.

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