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Banja Luka municipal infrastructure and services

Overview

In mid-October 2026, Banja Luka officials focused on municipal development and economic support. City Manager Mirna Savić Banjac reported ongoing infrastructure projects, specifically the construction of water supply and sewage networks on Lovćenska and Hercegnovska streets. To support the local economy, the city administration also announced free training sessions for entrepreneurs regarding public procurement procedures.

By late October, the city faced challenges regarding public services and urban mobility. The transport provider Aldem warned that the bus line to the Manjača suburb may be suspended by the end of the year unless the city provides financial support, noting that the company has operated at a loss for eight months. Additionally, significant traffic congestion has been reported near the Venice Bridge and Stepa Stepanović Boulevard, causing concerns over emergency vehicle access.

Entities

Manjača · Banjaluka · Banja Luka · Mirna Savić Banjac · Draško Stanivuković

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Banjaluka faces public transport crisis and traffic congestion

    Banja Luka faces potential bus service cuts in Manjača due to transport provider losses, alongside growing evening traffic congestion in the city.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Banjaluka officials discuss infrastructure and entrepreneur training

    Banjaluka officials discussed ongoing water and sewage infrastructure projects and announced free public procurement training for local entrepreneurs.

Sources

banjaluka.com · bl-portal.com · novski.me · srpskainfo.com