Matulji: two A8 ramps closed, diversion via Trinajstići
Ramps 3 and 4 at the Matulji interchange are closed until 12 December. The signed route between Istria, Matulji and Opatija uses the A7. This does not mean the entire A8 is closed.
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Mobility
58 stories in Golden Beach’s Mobility section, ordered by publication date.
Makarska on the run: temporary road closures on 24 and 25 October
Five kilometres on Saturday, a half marathon on Sunday: traffic must wait on parts of the course between Makarska, Tučepi and Podgora. Arriving visitors should distinguish the two traffic restriction windows from the separate tunnel closure near Zagvozd.
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D1 near Otrić: daytime closures on 26 and 27 October
The D1 between Velika Popina and Otrić is closed to all traffic from 07:00 to 17:00 on both Monday and Tuesday. The diversion runs via Knin, Benkovac, Obrovac and Gračac.
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A6: traffic to stop for up to 15 minutes near Delnice on 27 October
Brief stops for blasting are announced between Delnice and Vrata on Tuesday. The earlier continuous overnight closures have ended; other roadworks and an overnight transport window are separate measures.
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Sveti Ilija is closed: choosing the right diversion to the coast
HAK continues to list the tunnel between Zagvozd and Baška Voda as closed, with a planned end date of 21 December. Diversions differ by approach and vehicle type. An early reopening is not confirmed in the official information checked.
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A7 to Jadranovo: construction begins, but the new link is still years away
The contractor for Križišće–Jadranovo was formally instructed to begin work on 16 October. The first section is 5.2 kilometres long. The contractual construction period is now running — but this is not yet a usable alternative route.
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Pučišća and Postira: catamaran service to Split announced for November
State route 9605 has been approved. MP Danica Baričević now names 1 November as the start date. However, reliable travel planning still requires the final timetable and confirmed booking conditions.
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Hillclimb racing in Skradin: 92 drivers, two days—and a different way through town
On 17 and 18 October, the BONGO HillClimb Monsters race above the Krka. The motorsport federation confirms the entry field, course and race days. Spectators also need to reach an authorised viewing area in good time.
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A1 near Split: diversions towards Zagreb and Dubrovnik
Bisko–Split remains closed towards Zagreb. Drivers continuing from Zagreb to Dubrovnik are routed through the toll plaza and a roundabout at the Split interchange. This differs from the arrangements for traffic whose destination is Split.
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Unije gets its landing strip back – not yet a scheduled flight
After years of interruption, Unije's grass landing area is to become usable for small aircraft again. The reported registration is an important step for the island. It does not yet mean flight operations are fully established or a scheduled service is available to book.
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Hill climb near Dubrovnik: when the bridge is closed
Different closure times apply to the Dr. Franjo Tuđman Bridge on Saturday and Sunday. The transit restriction between the bridge and Lozica lasts longer. When planning your arrival, the affected road section matters as well as the date.
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After the Meja derailment: Replacement buses for all Rijeka–Plase trains
On Monday, HŽPP confirmed replacement buses for all trains between Rijeka and Plase in both directions. Rail services remain suspended following the freight train derailment near Meja. No firm reopening date has been published.
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Derby at Poljud: road closures affecting Split on Saturday
Hajduk host Dinamo at 15:00. Traffic restrictions around the stadium begin in the morning, and the approach via Dugopolje may also be congested. What visitors and travellers without a match ticket should plan for.
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Zagreb marathon: different routes through the city on Sunday
The marathon affects more than runners: roads and tram routes will close, and crossing the course will also be restricted. Police and HAK give partly different times. An early time buffer therefore makes sense when planning travel.
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Rally Primorje: roads closing temporarily this weekend
Rally closures affect Novi Vinodolski, Bribir and the hinterland of Senj. Different sections close at different times. If you are planning accommodation, a hike or a journey through the area, check the outward and return routes separately.
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Adriatic ferries: a calm Sunday, fresh Bura on Monday
HAK reports no difficulties in maritime traffic at midday on Sunday. For Monday, however, DHMZ forecasts local Bura gusts of up to 50 knots in the northern and central Adriatic. This is a forecast, not yet a confirmed cancellation list.
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Preko, Stari Grad and Vis: these ferry times change from 9 to 12 October
Friday's late ferry to Preko departs at 23:59, and an extra Stari Grad round trip runs on Sunday. On Monday, the evening ferry from Split to Vis leaves one hour later. Three operator notices for three specific travel days.
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A1 towards Dubrovnik: bids for Slano–Mravinjac, but no construction promise yet
Six bids have been submitted for the 11.5-kilometre Slano–PUO Mravinjac section. Rudine–Slano is a separate nine-kilometre contract. Bid prices are neither an award decision nor the final total cost of the connection.
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CRO Race: Krk Bridge and approaches closed at midday
At 11:39 am, HAK listed Krk Bridge, the DC102 from Kraljevica to Omišalj and a section of the A7 towards Krk as closed. Reopening depends on the race and the police.
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Tisno bridge winter schedule: Mondays and Fridays only
Since 16 September, the drawbridge on the D121 opens only twice a week at 09:00. Lowering begins at 09:20; road and pedestrian traffic stop during the operation.
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Fueling in Croatia in 2026: Why the same brand can have three prices
From 8 to 14 September, the regulated base grade costs no more than €1.67 for petrol and €1.79 for diesel. Blue diesel and LPG are becoming more expensive; premium fuel and motorway stations continue to follow a different pricing logic.
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Zadar Airport: record August with 381,257 passengers
Zadar Airport handled 381,257 passengers in August, 4.61 per cent more than a year earlier. The January-to-August total is also growing, but one strong summer month does not yet mean a dense winter schedule.
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DC117 on Vis: twelve corrections, still no construction contract
The tender for 4.9 kilometres of island road has been running since January. Twelve corrections and a new deadline are confirmed, but the reason the procedure has taken so long remains unclear.
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Supetar plans more vehicle space before the ferry
A design office has been selected for roughly 600 metres between the ferry port and the roundabout. The additional lane is meant to hold seasonal queues, but construction is not starting yet.
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Mala Gospa in Solin: Road closure and pilgrimage route
Ulica kralja Zvonimira is closed from 18:00 on 7 September until 02:00 on 9 September. Three temporary traffic stops will be added on the feast day, while pilgrims walk from Sinj to Solin overnight.
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DC2 Osijek–Vukovar closed: the diversion via Dalj
The DC2 will be closed between the Bobota turn-off and the entrance to Vukovar. HAK routes traffic via Nemetin, Sarvaš, Bijelo Brdo and Dalj, but gives no reliable estimate of the extra journey time.
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Filming near Zaton: when traffic on the DC27 and DC54 will briefly stop
Traffic on two roads near Zaton Obrovački is due to be stopped briefly several times for filming: on the DC27 on Tuesday morning and the DC54 on Friday afternoon. No continuous closure has been announced.
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Beijing–Zagreb: direct, but not nonstop
Air China has linked Zagreb with Beijing three times a week since 4 September. The flight keeps the same flight number but stops for several hours in Bucharest, including EU entry formalities.
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A1 closed between Danilo and Split until 5 am
HAK lists the A1 between Danilo and Split as closed in both directions. The detailed notice describes two sections closing in sequence and two diversions; the earlier accident notice near Bisko is no longer listed.
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HŽPP is currently not displaying train delays
Delay information is currently absent from the HŽPP app and online timetable. This does not mean the timetable or ticket sales are down—but travellers making tight connections need a second live check.
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Poreč: 262 road crashes in eight months
Police recorded more crashes in the Poreč area by the end of August than in the same period last year. Speed remains a focus—but the figures describe an area, not a traveller's personal risk on any one journey.
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Back to school in Istria: 1,743 first-year pupils on the move
Throughout September, police will step up checks on speed, parking, crossings and buses around Istrian schools. The accident figures also show that children's road safety does not begin and end at a zebra crossing.
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Jadrolinija: 9.3 million passengers
Croatia’s state-owned ferry company reports 9.3 million passengers and 2.8 million vehicles over eight months. Vehicle numbers remained stable, while costs rose faster than revenue.
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Buses replace trains between Knin and Šibenik
HŽPP will replace six trains between Knin, Perković and Šibenik with buses on Friday. The operator gives exact times, but neither the bus stops nor guaranteed connections.
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Parenzana Bike&Bus: Free between Poreč and Trieste
From 5 September to 1 November, a free bus carrying bicycles runs at weekends and on public holidays. Only passengers with a reservation and a bicycle may use it.
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Rail line near Rijeka closed: these trains are replaced by buses
No trains are running between Sušak Pećine and Rijeka. On Thursday, replacement buses will operate between Rijeka and Škrljevo for ten services, but a stop list has not been published.
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Zadar–Ancona extended to 6 September: what now applies
Jadrolinija is keeping the Jelena in service for another week. Promotional fares apply on four additional travel days — but this does not add vehicle transport or make the route year-round.
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100 ship calls at Rijeka Gateway: What the figure shows
The operator has counted 47 large intercontinental and 53 feeder-ship calls since commercial operations began. The milestone refers to calls—not automatically 100 different vessels or cargo throughput.
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A1 closed at night: two stages to Danilo still to come
Skradin–Šibenik will close on Wednesday night into Thursday, followed by Šibenik–Danilo. The first two stages are over; installing the gantries does not mean the new tolling system has launched.
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Ferries on 31 August: these departures are changing
Molat, Split, Supetar, Stari Grad and Kaprije are affected by individual changes on Monday. Split–Rogač also has a separate timetable on two Sundays in September.
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Žabica closed at night: how Rijeka traffic bypasses the underpass
The underpass on the DC8 is closed from 22:00 on Sunday until 06:00 on Monday. The entire junction is not closed: traffic will use the upper lanes.
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29 drivers in the emergency corridor: what happened near Gornja Ploča
Four people were injured in a crash on the A1. During the rescue operation, police documented 29 drivers using the cleared emergency corridor from a prohibited or opposing direction.
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More than 2,000 cars from China arrive in Rijeka: What lies behind the shipment
A large vehicle carrier has brought more than 2,000 new cars directly from the Far East to Rijeka for the first time. Distribution by rail and road will now determine whether this becomes more than a single record port call.
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Vrsar airfield closed: What is behind the dispute over Crljenka
The small airfield near Vrsar is closed in the middle of the season. The trigger was not a flight accident, but the lack of proof that the previous operator is allowed to continue to use the municipal areas.
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45 kilometres of motorway: a plan, not a building site
Monteput is seeking a designer for the Montenegrin section towards Bosnia. The tender covers a preliminary design for about 45 kilometres – not construction, not the final alignment and not an opening.
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Robotaxi through Uber in Zagreb: autonomous – but not yet driverless
Zagreb is the first European city where an autonomous ride can be booked through the Uber app. Choosing UberX or Comfort still does not guarantee a robotaxi – and at launch a licensed operator sits behind the wheel.
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A1 near Otočac reopens: 21-kilometre queue towards Zagreb
The crash site between Otočac and Perušić has been cleared and the A1 has reopened in both directions. The tailback has not yet dispersed: at 17:34, HAK reported long queues in both directions.
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Weather halts seven ferry and catamaran routes on Friday
At 12:21, HAK reports six catamaran routes and one ferry route suspended – from Kvarner to Zadar and Split. Which services are affected and what ‘suspended’ means for later departures.
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Ferry cancelled or delayed: These rights apply in Croatia
Bura, a technical defect or an operational cancellation do not lead to the same entitlements. EU rules distinguish between rerouting, ticket refunds, refreshments, accommodation and compensation — and that distinction is exactly what matters.
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Zadar–Ancona suspended on Friday: the latest status for Jelena
Initially, only the 08 sailing from Ancona was confirmed cancelled. At 12:21, HAK lists the entire Zadar–Ancona route as suspended because of the weather – so travellers departing from Zadar now need a fresh live-status check too.
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Rijeka Airport on Krk in 2026: new direct flights, real investment – and what remains only a plan
Rijeka Airport is located on Krk and has better connections in 2026. But the end of the season, shuttle timetables and actual availability determine whether a trip works – and a €20 million concept has not yet become a major construction project under way.
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Stara Gradiška is closed – how to find the new crossing towards Banja Luka
The damaged old Sava bridge remains closed. The route towards Gradiška and Banja Luka is open via Gornji Varoš–Gradiška Novi Most. The crucial point is to direct your satnav to the new crossing.
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You bought a ferry ticket — is the vehicle berth really reserved?
With Jadrolinija, a paid vehicle ticket does not have the same meaning on every route. Sometimes it secures a concrete departure, and other times queue order in the port still determines loading.
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Dalmacija breakdown: international sailings cancelled until 5 January 2027
Jadrolinija extends cancellations caused by Dalmacija’s technical problem until 5 January 2027. The previous October/November deadlines are now superseded. Booked passengers should check their rerouting or refund offer.
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The second Krk bridge is being planned – what is now actually certain
South of the current bridge, a new road corridor and later a railway corridor are planned. At the moment, variants, an environmental assessment and a location permit are commissioned, not construction.
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Kvarnerski most 2026: Which day trips still work
The seasonal catamaran connects the mainland, Krk, Rab and Pag without a car. The timetable allows for long days, but Lun is omitted on Wednesdays and the service ends after 30 August.
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Crolibertas 2027: register before entry, not pay at exit
From March 2027, tolls in Croatia should operate without barrier booths. The key will be a correctly registered vehicle with a valid payment method, before motorway travel begins.
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Driving to Dubrovnik in 2026: where the controlled zone begins
Access is regulated before you reach the Old Town, on the roads above it. Accommodation, a hotel or a parking ticket only helps if the status matches the registration number before the car uses the controlled zone.
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