Balkan road networks face heavy summer traffic and border delays

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Major traffic congestion and significant delays are affecting road networks across the Balkans due to the peak summer holiday season and religious observances.

In Croatia, the A1 motorway has experienced severe delays, with queues reaching up to 14 kilometers following a traffic accident. Increased traffic is also reported on the A2 and A7 motorways, alongside heavy pedestrian presence due to the Feast of the Assumption.

Slovenia is facing heavy congestion on major routes toward Austria and the coast, with significant queues reported at the Karavanke and Šentilj border crossings. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, travelers are experiencing delays at several border points, including Izačić and Velika Kladuša, compounded by ongoing road construction and high temperatures.

In Serbia, authorities have prepared toll stations to operate at full capacity to manage the surge in travelers. Border crossings between Serbia and neighboring countries are seeing increased wait times, particularly during the weekend shift of tourists. Authorities across the region are urging drivers to exercise caution, take frequent breaks due to extreme heat, and monitor real-time traffic updates.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Heavy traffic is expected on Alpine routes including Brenner, Tauern, and Gotthard due to the end of school holidays and Ferragosto. www.tportal.hr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The A12 motorway between Utrecht and Arnhem in the Netherlands will be closed toward the German border from Friday evening to Monday morning. www.tportal.hr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Peak entry times into Greece via Evzoni occur on Saturdays between 7:00 and 14:00.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Evzoni border crossing is the busiest route for tourists traveling toward Thessaloniki, Halkidiki, and the Olympus region.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Peak exit times from Greece via Evzoni occur on Sundays between 14:00 and 22:00.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The TAG electronic toll device can be used in Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, North Macedonia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina via the Toll4All platform. vesti-online.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Toll stations in Serbia will operate at full capacity 24 hours a day to handle increased holiday traffic. vesti-online.com