Zagreb traffic chaos: Residents decry poor coordination of city works

A wave of public frustration is mounting in Zagreb over what many residents describe as chaotic and poorly coordinated infrastructure projects, particularly in the Trešnjevka district and western parts of the city. An online post on Reddit ignited a heated discussion, with citizens sharing experiences of losing significant amounts of time in traffic due to simultaneous road closures and construction.

The core of the complaint centers on the city's apparent lack of planning. Residents argue that closing several major parallel routes at once, such as Vukovarska and Zagrebačka, forces traffic onto already strained alternatives like Horvaćanska. This mismanagement, they claim, adds up to two hours to daily commutes for some, turning simple journeys into lengthy ordeals.

One common suggestion from frustrated citizens is the implementation of multiple work shifts, including night and weekend work, to expedite the process. "The first and basic problem is that they don't want to pay for night work, which would be the best solution in this hell of weather and traffic," one commentator wrote. However, others point out the complexities faced by construction companies, including labor shortages and the short-term nature of contracts, which make organizing additional shifts difficult and potentially unsustainable.

Further complicating the issue, some participants in the online discussion suggest that the public procurement system, which often prioritizes the lowest bid, may undervalue the importance of timely project completion. This, they argue, could contribute to the drawn-out nature of the works and the resulting traffic chaos impacting daily life in Zagreb.

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