Local authorities in the Mylopotamos area of Crete have called for adjustments to the planned route of the BOAK, the major east-west highway currently under construction across the island. The intervention focuses on ensuring that the coastal village of Panormo maintains direct road access to both Heraklion and Rethymno under the new highway alignment. Officials are proposing a slight rerouting of the planned corridor to preserve connectivity for communities that could otherwise be bypassed or cut off. Residents are also being informed about upcoming land expropriations linked to the project. For visitors, the BOAK once completed will significantly reduce travel times between Crete's main cities. In the short term, construction activity in the Mylopotamos and Panormo corridor may cause localized road disruptions, so travelers driving between Rethymno and Heraklion should allow extra time and check local traffic conditions.