Historic Keritis Bridge Still in Ruins After Seven-Year Delay

Wednesday, 10 June 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

The historic Keritis bridge in western Crete, near Chania, collapsed seven years ago and remains unrestored due to ongoing bureaucratic delays between government ministries. Local official Malandrakis is calling for the public tender for reconstruction to be launched without further delay. The Keritis river area is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers exploring the Chania region. While the original stone bridge is not currently accessible, visitors can still enjoy the surrounding landscape. Tourists planning to visit sites along the Keritis river should be aware that the bridge crossing is unavailable and plan alternative routes accordingly. No timeline for restoration has been confirmed.