Đurđevića Tara Bridge Closure Threatens Montenegrin Rafting Tourism
The Đurđevića Tara bridge on the M‑6 road will be completely closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic starting 10 August, with the shutdown expected to last roughly two and a half months until the end of October. The closure is part of a reconstruction project that will also impose alternating traffic for lighter vehicles during the works.
Local entrepreneurs, led by businessman Đorđe Kljajević, warn that the bridge is the main access to the popular rafting site Žugića Luka. They estimate a 60 % drop in tourism revenue and say they may need to lay off about 50 % of their staff if the suspension proceeds as planned. The business community has appealed to the Montenegrin Ministry of Transport and the government to postpone the start of construction until at least 1 September in order to protect the peak tourist season.
Entities: Government of Montenegro · Montenegrin Ministry of Transport · Montenegro Government · Montenegro Ministry of Transport · Đorđe Kljajević · Đurđevića Tara Bridge · Žugića Luka
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Local entrepreneurs have asked Montenegro’s Ministry of Transport and the government to postpone the bridge works until at least 1 September. (business appeal)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Đurđevića Tara bridge will be fully closed to traffic beginning 10 August and remain closed until the end of October. (bridge closure schedule)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Local businesses expect a roughly 60 % loss in tourism revenue because of the bridge closure. (business estimates)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Businesses say they may have to lay off about 50 % of their workforce due to the bridge shutdown. (business statements)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The bridge provides the main access to Žugića Luka, a major rafting destination. (geographic fact)