Welcome to Montenegro, the land where roads are always jammed and roadworks never end!
Increased Traffic and Road Chaos Today, Montenegro is expecting increased vehicle traffic, meaning drivers will be stuck in traffic jams. The Auto-Moto Association of Montenegro (AMSCG) advises against planning long trips during the hottest part of the day, as the heat and congestion will only make driving worse.
Closed and Partially Closed Roads – Wherever You Go, Obstacles Await! On the regional road Đurđevića Tara – Mojkovac, at the Sokolovina site, traffic is completely stopped due to rockfalls. Repairs on this critical point are ongoing, but until they finish, all drivers must find alternative routes.
On regional road R29, Bar – Kamenički Bridge – Krute, traffic will be stopped during 8-11 AM and 1-4 PM. On the main road M2, sections Ribarevine – Poda – Berane, traffic is one lane alternating, meaning you’ll have to wait for your turn to pass.
On main road M3, Plužine – Jasenovo Polje, traffic is also slowed and controlled by traffic lights due to works. Regional road R19, section Trešnjevik – Andrijevica, changed traffic from two-way to one-way in the work zone.
Vojsavljevića Street in Podgorica is closed due to boulevard construction, so vehicles must use alternative routes. Main road M6, section Pljevlja – Đurđevića Tara, also has changed traffic due to works.
On section Šavnik – Žabljak, traffic will be intermittently changed from two-way to one-way between 7 AM and 5 PM due to landslide and cliff repairs. On main road M3, section Šćepan Polje – Đailovgrad, traffic is alternating due to asphalt works.
On main road M6, section Šavnik – Jasenovo Polje, traffic changed from two-way to one-way due to road resurfacing.
Why Does This Matter? Imagine planning a trip through Montenegro, only to find closed or partially closed roads, construction, landslides, and traffic jams at every turn. It’s not just frustrating; it’s dangerous because drivers often don’t know what to expect, and alternative routes aren’t always clearly marked.
Heatwave and Scorching Temperatures – A Test of Endurance? To make things worse, temperatures up to 40°C are forecasted. Driving in such heat, combined with traffic jams and waiting, can be a nightmare. AMSCG advises planning trips outside the hottest part of the day, but who can do that when the roads are in chaos?
Conclusion: Montenegro’s Roads Are a Mess, and Drivers Are Hostages to Construction and Poor Planning! As works continue and roads close, drivers are left to fend for themselves. Will it ever get better? Will there ever be a plan that works and doesn’t cause daily chaos on the roads? For now, all we can do is be patient, plan carefully, and hope for improvement soon.
What about you? How do you survive driving through Montenegro? Got any crazy road stories? Share them, so we can laugh or cry together!
