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Expect increased wait times at the Croatian border over the Easter holidays

Easter holidaymakers should plan their route carefully

14. april 2017 ob 18.42 • MMC RTV SLO

Additional police officers have been deployed to the Obrežje-Bregana border crossing. Photo: Bobo

Due to the upcoming Easter holidays and systematic checks of passengers at border crossings, travellers could see longer wait times at the Croatian border over the next few days. Drivers entering Croatia at the Obrežje-Bregana border crossing should expect delays of up to 4 hours. Delays have also been reported at the Starod-Pasjak, Gruškovje-Macelj and Jelšane-Rupa border crossings.

14. april 2017 ob 18.42
MMC RTV SLO

Additional police officers have been deployed to the Obrežje-Bregana border crossing. Photo: Bobo Foto:

On Friday morning at 9 a.m., cars entering and exiting Slovenia at Obrežje-Bregana had to wait around 5 hours. 10km tailbacks were reported. Robert Perc of the Novo mesto Police Administration said that travellers should plan their route carefully and avoid large border crossings.

Additional police officers have been deployed to the Obrežje-Bregana border crossing. Moreover, some locals have already been complaining about the increased traffic. Traditionally, Good Friday has been the busiest day for people travelling from Slovenia to Croatia for Easter. However, police have said that travellers may experience some additional delays over the entire Easter weekend. Police have also asked drivers not to drive on the hard shoulder of a motorway and to always clear the way for rescue workers and ambulances.

Jure Čepina, Radio Slovenija; translated by D. V.