Border crossings experience heavy congestion between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia
Heavy traffic and long vehicle queues are being reported at several border crossings between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia due to the peak summer holiday season. Significant delays are noted at crossings such as Zupci, Novi Grad, Izačić, Velika Kladuša, Gradina, and Hum.
In addition to seasonal congestion, travelers are facing delays due to the implementation of the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES). Ongoing roadworks also affect transit, including construction on the Nemila-Vranduk highway section and maintenance on the A-1 motorway.
In Croatia, the Croatian Motorways (HAC) is currently installing over 220 new toll collection portals to modernize the system, with full operationality expected in 2027. However, officials warn that new technology may not fully eliminate summer congestion if traffic loads remain excessively high.
Entities: A1 highway · A2 highway · A3 highway · AMSCG · Auto moto saveza Crne Gore · BIHAMK · BIHAMK (Bosnian Auto‑Moto Club) · Bosna i Hercegovina · Bosnia and Herzegovina · Croatia · EU Entry/Exit System · Entry/Exit System (EES)
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Travelers are experiencing delays when entering Croatia from several border crossings. (BIHAMK)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Long queues of passenger vehicles in both directions are recorded at the Gradina, Deleuša, and Zupci border crossings. (BIHAMK)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The implementation of the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) may extend border control times, particularly at crossings into Croatia. (BIHAMK)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Traffic is slowed on numerous road sections due to ongoing construction and road maintenance. (BIHAMK)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Long vehicle queues are reported at the Izačić, Velika Kladuša, Hum, Kamensko, and Novi Grad border crossings when exiting Bosnia and Herzegovina. (BIHAMK)