Zagreb Under Siege: Thompson’s Concert and the Traffic Nightmare Nobody Expected!
Get ready, because Zagreb is about to turn into a complete mess this weekend! For two days, Marko Perković Thompson, the Croatian nationalist singer, is holding a concert at the Zagreb Hippodrome, and both the police and the band’s manager are officially begging fans not to arrive at the last minute.
Traffic Jams That Will Make You Regret Leaving Late
Thompson’s manager clearly stated on HRT’s first network: if you’re coming from outside Zagreb, it’s better to leave today or tomorrow because Saturday will be a total traffic collapse. “No one can predict how bad the traffic jams will be or what the conditions will be on the approaches to Zagreb,” he said. He added that most of the audience already has accommodation in Zagreb, either booked or with relatives, so it’s wise to avoid arriving on Saturday morning.
Even the Police Can’t Save Themselves From the Traffic
Josip Mataija, head of the traffic police service, emphasized that traffic jams are inevitable. Just last weekend, without any concert, thousands of vehicles passed through the Lučko toll gates due to a tourist weekend. It’s expected that Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be even worse. The police urge citizens to try to avoid Saturday morning because, as Mataija says, if you leave too late, you simply won’t make it to the concert.
The Biggest Concert with the Most Sold Tickets – But at What Cost?
This concert is the largest in the region with the most sold tickets, meaning the Hippodrome will be packed. While this is great news for organizers and fans, for traffic and city infrastructure, it’s a nightmare. The police claim they have done everything possible to reduce the jams, but the reality is chaos.
Zagreb: Tourist Destination or Traffic Hell?
It’s July, a tourist weekend, and traffic jams on the approaches to Zagreb have already started. Traffic experts and police warn the situation will worsen as a large number of tourists are expected simultaneously on the Adriatic coast and in Zagreb. If you planned to enjoy the concert, it’s better to leave earlier or consider alternative ways to get there.
Conclusion: Was It Worth It?
While fans eagerly await to hear Thompson live, many will wonder if it was worth sacrificing hours in traffic and the stress of the jams. The police and manager ask for understanding and patience, but it’s clear that this weekend Zagreb will be remembered for traffic chaos.
If you’re already on your way or planning to go, maybe it’s time to laugh at this traffic madness and share your stories about how you survived the “Thompson Traffic Marathon.” Who knows, your anecdote might become the next viral hit!
After all, if you love traffic jams, come Saturday morning – for the rest, the advice is clear: leave earlier or stay home and enjoy the concert on YouTube!
Have you already fallen into the traffic hell or cleverly avoided the jams? Share your experience, maybe you’ll save someone from a nervous breakdown!
