Zagreb construction sites cause prolonged disruptions and public frustration

Residents of Zagreb have voiced growing frustration over extensive roadwork at the intersection of Savska and Vukovarska streets. The works, intended to be temporary, have stretched on for more than a year, with many citizens noting that large sites are operated by only five or six workers in a single shift. Complaints highlight continuous noise, dust, and traffic diversions that hinder daily life. One local expressed that similar projects in other European cities are completed faster, attributing delays to a shortage of workers and limited funding. Critics argue that the projects lack proper planning and coordination, pointing out overlapping works on Vukovarska and a new overpass on the avenue, which they deem illogical. The consensus among interviewees is that construction should continue during summer but be better organized, possibly by implementing three shifts and prioritising sites to minimise impact on city traffic and residents.