The Croatian Automobile Club warns of increased traffic density on routes toward the Adriatic and announces the closure of key roads in Knin on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of Operation Storm.
Drivers heading toward the Adriatic on Wednesday are encountering increased traffic, while special traffic regulations are in effect in the Knin area. The reason is the commemoration of the 31st anniversary of the military-police operation "Operation Storm," Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day, and Croatian Veterans Day, announced the Croatian Automobile Club (HAK) in the morning hours of August 5, 2026.
Although traffic on most roads in the country is flowing without major restrictions, sections where roadworks are underway are an exception. HAK has recorded increased vehicle density on the main road routes leading to the sea.
Due to the central celebration, the state road DC1 through Knin is completely closed to all traffic. Drivers are being redirected via a detour route that includes state road DC33, King Tomislav Street, and Domovinskog rata Street.
In addition, state road DC33 is closed on the stretch between Knin and Zvjerinac. Traffic on this section is being redirected via county road ŽC6058, which runs along the route Kosovo - Orlić - Biskupija - Kovačić.
Additional difficulties for drivers may be caused by slow traffic on state road DC1 between Knin and Gračac, specifically near the town of Otrić, where roadworks are in progress.
The Croatian Automobile Club appeals to all road users to adjust their speed and driving style to the road conditions. They also urge drivers to maintain a safe distance between vehicles and, in the event of a traffic jam, to form an emergency corridor to allow unimpeded passage for emergency services.
