Welcome to Montenegro’s summer traffic jungle! Forget peaceful drives, because from June 15 to September 15, trucks over 7.5 tons are basically banned from major highways and regional roads across Montenegro. Yes, you read that right – every day from 5 PM to 10 PM, and even longer on weekends, massive trucks must clear out of the busiest routes. Why? To escape the scorching heat and traffic jams, say the authorities. But is this really a solution or just another wheel of chaos?
Imagine this – from Budva, through Herceg Novi, to Podgorica and Ulcinj, roads are under strict truck bans. Buses, vans, and special vehicles are also under scrutiny, with round-the-clock bans on certain stretches. And drivers? They’re urged to obey all these bans, take frequent breaks, and adapt to weather conditions, because summer in Montenegro is no joke.
Meanwhile, traffic is rerouted to alternative paths, and roadworks are popping up like mushrooms – from landslide repairs to bridge reconstructions and asphalt resurfacing. All this adds delays and stress on the roads. Has anyone thought about the drivers who have to navigate this maze of bans and construction daily?
And let’s not forget – truck drivers who ignore the bans risk fines, and passengers and other road users suffer the consequences. Is this summer really safer or just another proof that Montenegro’s traffic management is a hot mess?
If you thought that’s all, wait till you hear about the total traffic stoppage at critical points like Sokolovina on the Đurđevića Tara road – where rockfalls have halted traffic for all vehicles. And that’s not the only spot!
So, if you’re planning a trip through Montenegro this summer, brace yourself for an adventure – traffic bans, roadworks, detours, and heat that’ll make you wonder if staying home isn’t the better option. And you, dear readers, what do you think about these measures? Are they justified or just making life on the roads harder? Drop a comment, share your traffic story, or just tell us how many times you got stuck in Montenegro’s summer traffic madness!
