Traffic Jams Grip Croatia as Holidaymakers Head to the Coast

Croatians are facing significant traffic delays as they embark on a long holiday weekend, with many heading towards the Adriatic coast. The Croatian Auto Club (HAK) is urging drivers to be patient and adjust their speed and driving habits to the road conditions.

Congestion is particularly heavy on main routes leading to the coast. The A1 highway, connecting Zagreb to Ploče and Karamatići, is experiencing slowdowns between the Jastrebarsko and Karlovac junctions due to a pedestrian on the roadway. Speed limits have been reduced to 80 km/h in this section. Further along the A1, between Lučko toll plaza and Karlovac, traffic is moving slowly with occasional stops.

Additional challenges include a kilometer-long queue at the Trakošćan toll plaza on the A2 highway towards Zagreb. On the Jadranska Magistrala (DC8) coastal road, strong winds have led to a ban on certain vehicles, including motorcycles, trailers, and double-decker buses, between Senj and Karlobag. A traffic accident between the Pasjak border crossing and the town of Pasjak is also causing traffic to move slowly on one lane. Drivers are advised to stay informed about road conditions before their journey.

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We urge drivers to adjust their speed and driving habits to the road conditions and maintain a safe distance between vehicles.