Žumberak Blocked for 118 Days: Government Quicker to Erect Barriers Than Fix Roads!
Have you ever heard of Žumberak? It’s a beautiful mountainous area on the border of Croatia and Slovenia, a favorite spot for weekenders and hikers. But what happens when the government decides to ignore its citizens? Žumberak has been practically blocked for 118 days due to a massive landslide on the state road DC546, and a solution? Nowhere in sight!
The Landslide That Stopped Everything
Back in March, a huge mass of earth collapsed onto the main road between the villages of Hartje and Petričko, completely halting traffic. Residents are cut off, weekenders and hikers cannot normally reach their favorite destinations, and worst of all – people needing to get to doctors now have to take detours up to 90 kilometers long! Yes, you read that right, instead of 9 kilometers, they now have to drive ten times longer.
Government Faster at Putting Up Barriers Than Fixing the Problem
Instead of urgently fixing the landslide, the government first installed concrete barriers and no-entry signs. Even when the road was finally cleared, passage is still blocked. A local priest described the situation as a 118-day-old disgrace, and residents wonder – how long will Žumberak’s people be second-class citizens?
Appeals and Empty Promises
Residents begged, called the media, sought help from authorities, but only received empty promises. While problems pile up, the government shows promptness only when it comes to placing obstacles, not when it comes to solving real issues. Is Žumberak doomed to another wave of depopulation? Will people again leave this area because they lack basic living conditions?
Political Games and Ignoring Local Problems
Some residents sarcastically comment that Žumberak is in Zagreb County, so it’s clear who’s to blame – HDZ and their politics. While political battles rage in the capitals, people in Žumberak remain without basic infrastructure and the right to a normal life.
Why Does This Matter?
Because this is not just a story about a road. It’s a story about how the state treats its citizens in smaller, rural areas. How problems are swept under the rug while political elites pursue their interests. How people are left to fend for themselves while bureaucracy and irresponsibility reign.
Conclusion
Žumberak is a symbol of neglect and irresponsibility. 118 days without a solution, traffic blocked, people forced to take kilometer-long detours, and the government only putting up barriers. If this isn’t a wake-up call, what is? Maybe it’s time to ask – who do our politicians really serve and why are the problems of small places ignored while big cities fill up with empty promises.
And you? Have you ever been in a situation where the government ignored you? Or maybe you have a similar example? Share your stories, because clearly, only together can we make the noise that will make them hear us!
The main topic is the blockade of road DC546 in Žumberak due to a landslide, the situation has lasted 118 days, residents and weekenders are forced to take detours up to 90 km, the government put up barriers before solving the problem, and local people feel like second-class citizens.
