Navigation through the Corinth Canal has been temporarily suspended as of Tuesday, Oct. 14, due to scheduled restoration works inside the channel, Greek authorities announced. The closure will remain in effect until further notice.

According to an official statement from the Port Authority, the decision is part of a broader program of technical interventions deemed necessary to ensure the safety of navigation and the long-term functionality of the canal. The ongoing works mark the final phase of slope restoration—areas that had been damaged in the past, causing serious disruptions and repeated closures to maritime traffic.

A Key Maritime Passage

The Corinth Canal, one of Greece’s most important maritime passages, cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth to connect the Corinthian Gulf with the Saronic Gulf, separating the Peloponnesian peninsula from mainland Greece. The canal accommodates thousands of vessels each year and serves as a vital link for both domestic and international shipping.

For this reason, the repair and reinforcement operations underway over the past year aim to permanently resolve the structural issues that have affected the canal’s operation in recent years.
So far, authorities have not provided a timeline for the canal’s reopening. An official update will be issued once the necessary inspections are completed and conditions for safe navigation are fully ensured.