HACK sent out a warning to motorists: "Great traffic jams are forming, here's where it's worst".
The Hrvatski Autoklub (HAK) issued a warning to drivers about potential traffic congestion and hazardous road conditions across several highways in Croatia. Due to wet and slippery roads, strong winds, and thunderstorms, drivers are advised to adjust their speed and maintain safe distances between vehicles. On the A1 motorway, there are multiple incidents causing delays, including a broken truck and restricted lanes with speed limits. Similar issues are reported on the A11 and A3 motorways, with some sections closed to certain vehicle types. In coastal areas and Gorski Kotar, there is an increased risk of road damage due to heavy rain and strong waves. Urban roads and major routes between the coast and inland are expected to experience heavier traffic throughout the day. Longer waiting times are anticipated at border crossings with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro. Weather forecasts indicate partly cloudy skies with occasional rain and storms, particularly in western regions and inland Dalmatia.
Heavy traffic has been reported on major highways in Croatia, with congestion increasing in both directions. According to the Croatian Road Administration (HAK), delays have occurred on key routes such as A1 Zagreb-Split-Dubrovnik, A2 Zagreb-Macelj, and A3 Bregana-Lipovac. On the A1, traffic is moving slowly between the toll plaza Lučko and the Zadar junction heading towards Dubrovnik due to a traffic accident near the Karlovac-Novigrad (40 km) junction. The road is being used with one lane and speed restrictions of 40 km/h, resulting in a queue of approximately four kilometers. Additionally, a truck breakdown has caused reduced speeds on the A1 between Rovanjska and Sveti Rok junctions, with two lanes open and a maximum speed limit of 80 km/h. Similar conditions exist on the A11 between Velika Gorica North and South junctions, where traffic is also restricted to two lanes with a speed limit of 80 km/h. The situation has worsened further with increased vehicle flow toward toll stations, particularly on the A1 near Lučko, leading to long queues. In the area of the A3 Bregana, Lipovac route, including the Zagreb bypass, traffic is slow-moving with a queue of around five kilometers. Weather conditions have also contributed to the challenges, with strong winds causing temporary bans on certain types of vehicles, including buses, motorbikes, and vehicles with trailers, along sections of the Adriatic Highway between Novi Vinodolski and Saint Mary Magdalene. These restrictions apply during periods of heavy wind activity. In addition to these issues, there have been reports of traffic accidents contributing to the slowdowns. On the Sveti Rok tunnel, a collision occurred in the direction of Dubrovnik, prompting the removal of damaged vehicles. However, this resulted in a backlog of traffic extending approximately two kilometers before the tunnel. Traffic was also delayed on the A2 in the direction of Zagreb following an accident near the Sveti Križ Začretje junction. This led to a queue of about four kilometers. Meanwhile, on the national road DC1 near Otrića, traffic is moving slowly due to ongoing works between Gračac and Knin. Weather forecasts indicate that parts of Croatia will experience unstable weather conditions, including rain showers and gusty winds, especially in the interior of Dalmacia. Morning hours could see fog in some areas, while afternoon thunderstorms are expected in the west. Wind conditions vary, with moderate storms over the Adriatic Sea and stronger gusts in the northwestern regions. Temperatures are predicted to range between 24 and 29 degrees Celsius, with higher readings along the coast and islands. The disruption has affected border crossings significantly, with longer waiting times for both private and freight vehicles at several points connecting Croatia with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro. Despite these challenges, maritime transport operations have not encountered major disruptions. As the day progresses, traffic congestion is expected to persist, particularly on roads linking coastal areas with inland destinations. Commuters should anticipate slower travel times during peak hours, especially on urban roads and ringways. Drivers are advised to adjust their speed and driving style according to current road conditions and maintain safe distances between vehicles.
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The article reports increased traffic congestion on major roads heading towards the coast and at several border crossings. On the A1 Zagreb-Split-Dubrovnik route, traffic density has increased between the Lučko toll and Zadar junction eastbound toward Dubrovnik, with a single lane restricted to 40 km/h due to a traffic accident causing a 4 km-long queue. On the A2 Zagreb-Macelj route, heavy traffic at the Trakošćan toll station in the direction of Zagreb has created a 4 km-long queue. The Bregana-Lipovac route at the Bajakovo border crossing has a 10 km-long queue of private and freight vehicles. Additionally, the catamaran service between Dubrovnik and Korčula is currently suspended due to technical issues, though other routes operate normally. However, longer waiting times may occur at ferry terminals and ports due to increased vehicle arrivals.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about traffic conditions without overt ideological framing. It reports on infrastructure usage and transportation logistics without taking sides or promoting specific political agendas. The tone remains neutral, focusing solely on the operational status of道路和
Why factuality (95): The article accurately reports on traffic conditions on A1, A2, and A3 highways, including specific details about queue lengths and incidents. It also mentions the disruption of ferry services, which is not in the primary source but is a reasonable inference based on the traffic situation.
Why objectivity (90): The article maintains a neutral tone throughout, providing factual updates on traffic conditions without introducing personal opinions or biases.
Jutarnji listIndependentCenterFactual 90Objective 8512 days ago
The Hrvatski Autoklub (HAK) issued a warning to drivers about potential traffic congestion and hazardous road conditions across several highways in Croatia. Due to wet and slippery roads, strong winds, and thunderstorms, drivers are advised to adjust their speed and maintain safe distances between vehicles. On the A1 motorway, there are multiple incidents causing delays, including a broken truck and restricted lanes with speed limits. Similar issues are reported on the A11 and A3 motorways, with some sections closed to certain vehicle types. In coastal areas and Gorski Kotar, there is an increased risk of road damage due to heavy rain and strong waves. Urban roads and major routes between the coast and inland are expected to experience heavier traffic throughout the day. Longer waiting times are anticipated at border crossings with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro. Weather forecasts indicate partly cloudy skies with occasional rain and storms, particularly in western regions and inland Dalmatia.
Bias read (Center): The article provides factual updates on current traffic conditions and weather-related disruptions without taking a political stance. It reports on infrastructure management and safety advisories from the HAK, which is a non-partisan organization. The content focuses on objective information rather
Why factuality (90): The article accurately reports on traffic conditions on A1, A2, and A3 highways, including specific details about queue lengths and incidents. It also mentions weather-related advisories, which are not in the primary source but are relevant to driving conditions.
Why objectivity (85): The article is generally objective but includes some advisory content about weather conditions, which may slightly affect its neutrality.
Večernji listIndependentCenterFactual 65Objective 7513 days ago
The article reports on significant traffic congestion and accidents on several highways in Croatia on July 19, 2026. A collision occurred in the Sveti Rok tunnel heading towards Dubrovnik, leading to a two-kilometer-long queue before the tunnel. Traffic was restricted to one lane just before the Demerje toll on the A1 highway toward Zagreb, with a three-kilometer-long backlog. Similar delays were reported on the A2 highway between Zagreb and Macelj, and at the border crossing Bajakovo, where a four-kilometer-long queue formed. Additionally, slow-moving traffic was noted on the DC1 state road between Gračac and Knin near Otrić. The report also mentions a sudden night storm that damaged six large gliders within five minutes.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about traffic conditions and incidents without overtly favoring any political group or ideology. It focuses on objective reporting of infrastructure-related issues, which are typically considered non-political unless directly tied to policy decisions or party
Why factuality (65): The article mentions traffic jams and accidents on A1, A2, and the Sveti Rok tunnel but provides specific details not present in the primary source, such as the length of the queue at the Sveti Rok tunnel (two kilometers) and the accident location (4+500 km on A1). These details are not mentioned in
Why objectivity (75): The article uses emotionally charged terms like 'velike gužve' (big jams) and 'nesreće' (accidents) and presents information in a somewhat alarmist manner, indicating a lack of complete neutrality.
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