PHOTO Kilometers-long queues towards Zagreb, drivers stand still: 'People are getting out of cars and walking to rest stops'

Return traffic from the weekend is causing major congestion on Croatian highways, with the A1 motorway towards Zagreb experiencing the most severe delays. Drivers are reporting being stuck for considerable time with no movement, prompting some to leave their cars and walk to nearby rest areas.

The Croatian Auto Club (HAK) reported a three-kilometer-long queue on the A1 at kilometer 156, between the Perušić and Otočac junctions, heading towards Zagreb. Traffic is moving in two lanes with a speed limit of 60 kilometers per hour. HAK stated that the queue is gradually decreasing and urged drivers to be cautious and patient.

However, one reader described the situation as more dire, stating, "We've been standing still for fifteen minutes. Most people have gotten out of their cars, and some have even started walking to the rest stop next to us. Since we've been here, emergency services haven't passed, so we assume traffic has been stopped for some time. As far as we can see ahead and behind us, the queues are kilometers long."

Additional traffic issues include a three-kilometer queue before the Grič tunnel towards Zagreb and kilometer-long queues at the Lučko and Demerje toll stations heading towards Zagreb. The A3 Bregana–Lipovac motorway is also experiencing heavy traffic. Drivers are advised to check road conditions before traveling, expect longer journey times, maintain safe distances, and follow instructions from authorities.

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We've been standing still for fifteen minutes. Most people have gotten out of their cars, and some have even started walking to the rest stop next to us. Since we've been here, emergency services haven't passed, so we assume traffic has been stopped for some time. As far as we can see ahead and behind us, the queues are kilometers long.