Crete Mayor Seeks Urgent Action to Protect Historic Keritis Bridge

Wednesday, 10 June 2026/Source: Haniotika Nea/1 min read

The Mayor of Platanias, Ioannis Malandrakis, has formally written to Greece's Minister of Infrastructure and Transport requesting urgent intervention to protect the historic bridge over the Keritis River in western Crete. The letter was also shared with relevant government and municipal officials to accelerate action. The Keritis River flows through the Platanias municipality, west of Chania, and the bridge in question is considered a heritage structure in the region. No timeline for works has been confirmed yet. Tourists traveling between Chania and the western villages near Platanias should monitor local updates, as any future repair or maintenance works could affect road access in the area. For now, the bridge remains passable and no closures have been announced. Visitors to the Chania region can follow municipal announcements for the latest updates on this route.