Zagreb presents plan to reduce traffic problems

Zagreb

The City of Zagreb has unveiled a series of traffic improvement projects aimed at easing congestion and enhancing road safety.

The initiatives, presented by Andro Pavuna, head of the Office for Local Government, Traffic, Civil Protection, and Security, focus on crucial intersections, road expansions, and smarter traffic management.

Key Traffic Upgrades in Zagreb

Slavonska Avenue: Three major intersections will be upgraded to improve traffic flow. The junction with Svetog Ivana Street will be expanded in collaboration with HAC, enhancing motorway access. At Čulinečka Road, additional lanes will reduce congestion, while dual left-turn lanes at Siniša Glavašević Street will help prevent bottlenecks.

Zagrebačka Road: A new left-turn lane from north to east will allow 99 extra vehicles per hour to pass through without affecting Zagrebačka Avenue’s traffic.

This change is particularly important as six city bus lines operate in the area.

Zapruđe Roundabout: The roundabout will be transformed into a “turbo roundabout” ahead of the future Sarajevska Street development.

This upgrade will improve traffic safety by minimising lane changes. Additionally, dynamic traffic signs will be installed to alert drivers about approaching trams and other important updates.

Jadranski Bridge: Existing road space will be used to separate traffic flows and add lanes, allowing for faster clearance of vehicles.

This will ease congestion at the northern exit and improve left-turn capacity from Savska Road onto the bridge.

Žajina Street: To enhance pedestrian safety and regulate traffic, an existing lane often misused for illegal parking will be removed. In its place, 30 new legal parking spaces will be introduced, along with measures to calm traffic.

(Photo: Grad Zagreb)

Smart Traffic Management for a Smoother City

Zagreb’s Traffic Management Centre is continuously optimising the city’s traffic network. Following the opening of the Dubravica underpass, traffic light timings have been adjusted to improve flow.

The number of traffic signals connected to the central system has increased from 100 to 125, with plans to link 200 junctions by the end of the year. The long-term goal is to integrate all 500 traffic-light-controlled intersections into the system by 2028.

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