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BOAK Highway First Section Opening Soon in Crete

Tuesday, 30 June 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced at a Cabinet meeting that the first section of the BOAK highway, Crete's major east-west motorway, will be handed over for use in the coming weeks. The BOAK is a long-awaited infrastructure project designed to connect the eastern and western parts of the island, significantly cutting travel times across Crete. Once this initial section opens, drivers can expect faster, safer journeys between key destinations. The full motorway, when completed, will transform road travel on the island. Tourists renting cars during their visit should watch for updates on which section opens and adjust their route planning accordingly, as the new road may offer a quicker alternative to existing routes along the northern coastal highway.

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