Hellish Traffic Jams at Serbian Borders: How Much Longer Must We Wait?
If you thought border traffic jams were just a myth, it’s time to face the brutal reality! Passenger vehicles at Serbian border crossings are waiting up to 90 minutes, while freight trucks at the Batrovci exit are stuck for hours. Yes, you read that right — hours!
At the entry into Serbia via Horgoš, passenger cars wait about an hour, and buses up to 90 minutes. At Preševo, the wait is 50 minutes, while at Gradina passenger vehicles wait 20 minutes. Buses at Batrovci on the entry side wait 30 minutes. Meanwhile, other border crossings report no longer delays, but who can be sure?
To make matters worse, the jams aren’t just at the borders. Toll booths, especially on the Novi Sad highway heading towards Belgrade, have kilometer-long lines causing chaos, dominated by vehicles with foreign license plates. Is this the new normal chaos or just the start of the summer madness?
Why is this happening?
The Serbian Auto-Moto Association (AMSS) reports that delays are due to increased traffic and border controls. But is that an excuse for hours of waiting? People are losing time, money, and patience, and no one offers a solution to ease the situation even a little.
What do drivers say?
Drivers are furious. “I’ve been waiting for an hour and a half at Batrovci, and no one knows what’s going on,” says one passenger. Another adds, “This is not normal, and the summer season is just starting. Will we wait like this on the way back too?”
Is the state ready?
President Vučić has stated that despite blockades and problems, Serbia is moving forward. But does progress include more efficient borders? Or will we continue to suffer these hellish jams that drag us back in time?
Conclusion
If you plan to travel across the border, prepare to wait. For hours. And don’t forget to bring patience, water, and maybe a good book. It seems that traffic jams at Serbian borders are becoming our new reality.
What about you? How long have you waited at the border? Is this just the beginning or will it get worse? Drop a comment, let’s see who has the craziest story from Serbian crossings!
