Traffic is moderate to heavy on many major roads in Croatia on Sunday, with increased traffic both towards the coast and back towards the interior, according to the Croatian Automobile Club (HAK).
The latest traffic report for Croatia, updated at 11:17 on August 9, shows delays on several major routes used by holidaymakers, although there are currently no major disruptions on the main motorway network.
A1 Zagreb–Split–Dubrovnik
Traffic is increased in both directions on the A1, Croatia’s main motorway connecting Zagreb with Dalmatia.
Queues of around one kilometre have formed at the Lučko and Demerje toll stations in the direction of Zagreb.
Vehicles involved in an earlier traffic accident between the Jastrebarsko and Karlovac junctions, in the direction of the coast, have been removed. However, traffic is still moving slowly in this section.
Drivers travelling overnight should also be aware that short traffic stops of up to 15 minutes are possible between 01:00 and 05:00 until August 12 because of an exceptional transport operation. Temporary stops may affect the Karlovac junction and the Lučko and Demerje toll areas in the direction of Zagreb.
Krk Bridge
Traffic is increased in both directions across Krk Bridge.
Drivers heading towards the mainland are moving slowly from the Njivice area, while traffic towards the island is slowed from the Kraljevica junction.
Krk Bridge remains one of the busier points highlighted in the latest traffic report for Croatia, particularly during the peak summer travel period.
A2 Zagreb–Macelj
Queues have also formed at the Trakošćan toll station.
The queue is around 500 metres in the direction of Zagreb and approximately 1.5 kilometres towards Macelj.
Because of the increased number of vehicles, trucks and buses are temporarily prohibited between the Krapina and Đurmanec junctions in both directions.
Roadworks are also affecting traffic on parts of the motorway, where vehicles are using only one lane.
A3 around Zagreb
Drivers approaching Zagreb should allow additional time because of ongoing roadworks on the A3.
Between Sveta Nedelja and Zagreb zapad, the carriageway towards Lipovac is closed and traffic is running in both directions on the opposite carriageway, using two narrowed lanes in each direction.
HAK warns that congestion and queues are possible here, particularly during periods of heavier traffic and throughout weekends.
There are also works between Popovača and Kutina in the direction of Lipovac, where traffic is using two narrowed lanes.
A4 Zagreb–Goričan
Roadworks continue between Zagreb istok and Popovec.
Traffic is operating under a temporary arrangement with narrowed lanes, and a speed limit of 80 km/h applies in part of the construction zone. All access ramps at the Zagreb istok and Sesvete junctions remain open.
A6 Rijeka–Zagreb
There are no major daytime disruptions reported on the A6 in the latest traffic report for Croatia.
However, until August 12, short overnight traffic stops of up to 15 minutes may take place between the Rijeka toll station and the Kikovica junction between 01:00 and 04:00 because of exceptional transport.
Istrian Y motorway
Drivers travelling through Istria should expect roadworks on the A8 and A9.
Construction of the full motorway profile is continuing on the A8, with traffic running on narrowed lanes and under temporary traffic arrangements.
Special traffic regulation is also in place between the Učka Tunnel and the Matulji junction, where occasional short traffic interruptions are possible.
Adriatic Highway
Traffic on parts of the Adriatic Highway (DC8) is affected by roadworks and temporary traffic signals.
In Kaštel Kambelovac, between Split and Trogir, temporary traffic regulation is in place because of a rockfall.
Drivers using the coastal road should therefore allow additional time, particularly in areas where summer traffic is already heavy.
Other closures worth knowing about
The Majstorska cesta, state road DC547 between Sveti Rok and Jasenice, remains closed to all vehicles because of road damage.
Drivers travelling between Osijek and Vukovar should also note that part of the DC2 is closed because of roadworks, with traffic redirected via Sarvaš, Bijelo Brdo, Dalj and Borovo.
Several other local and regional roads around the country are affected by longer-term construction works and closures.
Rail traffic
Rail passengers should also be aware of several replacement bus services and possible timetable changes across Croatia.
From July 1 to August 31, buses are replacing several weekday trains between Knin and Perković, as well as between Knin and Šibenik. Replacement buses also operate on weekdays between Pleternica and Čaglin.
Between Križevci and Sveti Ivan Žabno, passengers are being transported by bus from Monday to Friday following a train collision on this section.
Because of ongoing works and replacement bus services, timetable deviations are also possible on several other routes, including Križevci-Gyekenyes, Varaždin-Koprivnica, Kloštar-Koprivnica, Osijek-Bizovac, Pitomača-Kloštar, Novska-Sisak Caprag, Vodnjan-Pula, Banova Jaruga-Virovitica and on sections between Duga Resa, Karlovac and Bubnjarci.
Traffic report for Croatia: What to expect on Monday
HAK expects increased traffic to continue on Monday on major routes towards both the coast and the interior, particularly on motorways, roads leading to tourist destinations along the Adriatic coast, around Krk Bridge and at some border crossings.
Drivers may encounter slower traffic, queues and shorter delays near toll stations, rest areas, tunnels and sections affected by roadworks or temporary traffic regulation. Increased passenger and freight traffic is also expected at several border crossings, where longer waiting times may occasionally occur.
HAK advises drivers following the traffic report for Croatia to reduce speed, maintain a safe distance between vehicles and be prepared for possible delays. If traffic comes to a standstill, drivers should form an emergency corridor.
