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Montenegro tourism strain deepens amid bridge closure

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Montenegro’s tourism sector faces significant logistical challenges as major infrastructure projects and seasonal traffic restrictions intensify. A central concern is the reconstruction of the Đurđevića Tara bridge on the M-6 road, which entered a phase of road. While previously facing total suspension for suspension, the Auto-Moto Union of Montenegro (AMSCG) has clarified that from 10 August until 26 October 2026, all vehicle road and pedestrian traffic on 10 August. This closure, expected to last until late October, has prompted warnings from local entrepreneurs, including businessman Đorđe Kljajević, regarding a potential 60% drop in revenue at the Žugića Luka rafting site Pljevlja–Žabljak section will be completely halted between 06:00 and possible layoffs for up to half of the local tourism staff. Business leaders had previously appealed to 12:00, with alternative routes provided. Political criticism has emerged regarding the Ministry state’s management of Transport to postpone construction until 1 September to protect the peak season. The Auto-Moto Union Mihailo Anđušić, political director of Montenegro (AMSCG) has implemented an extensive network the Democratic Party of restrictions. Beyond Socialists (DPS), described the M-6 bridge closure, current situation as “completely unprepared” and lacking an organized strategy. He cited frequent accidents, improper driving, and issues at border crossings and airports as factors undermining the tourism sector. Additional AMSCG-mandated restrictions include: • Regional road R-29 (Bar–Kamenički most–Krute): Daily suspensions from 08:00 to 11:00 and 13:00 to 16:00. • Regional road R-30 (Petnjica–Bioča): Total suspension from 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00 until 31 August 2026, with alternating one-way flow at the Petnjica entrance. • Regional road R-17 (Čevo–Ridjani): Total suspension from 08:00 to 14:00. These measures, alongside heavy-vehicle bans (over 7.5 t) affect major on highways M-1, M-2, M-3, and M-10 through mid-September. Regional roads R-29, R-30, R-17, and R-3 are subject to alternating closures, one-way regimes, or time-restricted bans. Additionally, a ban on buses and campers is in effect bus/camper restrictions on the Kotor-Trojica route until 15 October. As of mid-August, the AMSCG has also issued warnings regarding high temperatures and increased congestion at city entrances and border crossings. Drivers are advised to exercise caution due route, continue to complicate travel during the combination of heatwave conditions and widespread roadwork, including ongoing construction on Vojislavljevića Boulevard in Podgorica. summer months.

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  1. 2026-08-24 05:43 UTC Montenegro tourism strain deepens amid bridge closure
  2. 2026-08-11 05:14 UTC Montenegro tourism strain deepens amid bridge closure
  3. 2026-08-04 19:03 UTC Montenegro tourism strain deepens amid bridge closure
  4. 2026-07-29 09:57 UTC Montenegro tourism strain deepens amid bridge closure
  5. 2026-07-26 21:03 UTC Montenegro tourism boost strained by bridge closure

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