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We've been hearing the same thing for 15 years, and in the entire Zagreb last year only one roundabout was built? HDZ me
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We've been hearing the same thing for 15 years, and in the entire Zagreb last year only one roundabout was built? HDZ member criticized Tomašević's team

From Večernji List · (6m ago) Croatian Critical tone

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Residents of Sveti Duh in Zagreb have been promised a roundabout at a key intersection for 15 years, with traffic studies consistently recommending it as the solution.
  • Despite repeated promises and a 2022 traffic study suggesting a mini-roundabout, no project has been realized, and the study is now considered outdated.
  • The area faces increasing traffic congestion due to new construction and population growth, making the roundabout a necessity, yet only one roundabout was built in Zagreb in 2025.

Večernji List highlights a persistent issue of traffic mismanagement and unfulfilled promises in Zagreb, focusing on the long-standing demand for a roundabout at the Sveti Duh intersection. The article frames this as a symptom of broader problems with the current city administration's ability to deliver on infrastructure projects.

The piece quotes HDZ representative Marija Vrhovski, who criticizes the city government for its inaction. Her statement, "We've been hearing the same thing for 15 years, all traffic studies say a roundabout is the solution. And still nothing," encapsulates the frustration of local residents. The fact that a 2022 study is now outdated, requiring a new one, further underscores the perceived inefficiency and delays.

Will we finally get a roundabout? We've been hearing the same thing for 15 years, all traffic studies say a roundabout is the solution. And still nothing.

— Marija VrhovskiExpressing frustration over the lack of action on the promised roundabout.

From a local perspective in Zagreb, this story speaks to the daily struggles of navigating congested urban environments and the erosion of trust in public administration. The article points out the irony that while the area sees increasing development and traffic, essential infrastructure improvements are stalled. The statistic that only one roundabout was built in the entire city in 2025 serves as a stark indictment of the current pace of development, fueling public dissatisfaction.

Of the seven key projects in four years, not a single one has been realized. The study is now outdated, so a new one needs to be done.

— Marija VrhovskiCriticizing the city administration's failure to implement promised projects.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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