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Hell at the Border: Three-Hour Wait at Batrovci

Congestion has been reported at a number of crossings, and besides Croatia, long waits are also being experienced at exits from Serbia towards Hungary and Bulgaria.

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Summary
  • At the Batrovci border crossing towards Croatia, cars are waiting three hours to leave Serbia.
  • Significant congestion is also at Kelebija and Bački Vinogradi towards Hungary (two hours each) and at Horgoš 2 (an hour and a half).
  • At entry into Serbia, the wait is 45 minutes at Sremska Rača and half an hour at Gostun.
  • Works on the Surčin interchange are further complicating traffic until Monday morning.

Travelers heading from Serbia to Croatia on Saturday afternoon will need to arm themselves with patience. According to data from the Serbian Border Police Administration, at the Batrovci border crossing, cars are waiting a full three hours to leave the country.

Congestion also at other crossings with Croatia

The crowds have not spared other border crossings with Croatia either. At Neštin, the wait to exit is 50 minutes, while at Sot the delay is slightly shorter at 30 minutes.

Where else are the waits long?

Significant delays are also being recorded in the north of the country, towards Hungary. At the Kelebija and Bački Vinogradi crossings, drivers are waiting two hours. At Horgoš, the wait is 60 minutes, and at the nearby Horgoš 2 crossing, an hour and a half.

In the east, towards Bulgaria, at the Gradina crossing, passenger vehicles are waiting an hour to exit. The situation is somewhat better at entry into Serbia, but there are still delays. At Sremska Rača, at the entry from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the wait is about 45 minutes, and at Gostun, at the entry from Montenegro, about half an hour.

Situation at other crossings and roads

Data collected at 5:15 PM show that there are no major crowds at some crossings. At Badovinci towards Bosnia and Herzegovina and near Šid, the wait is 20 minutes, while at Preševo towards North Macedonia, the delay is 30 minutes. At other border crossings and toll booths along highways, there are no longer waits for any vehicle category.

Additional traffic difficulties could be caused by rehabilitation works on the Surčin interchange, due to which alternative routes will be in use until Monday morning.

FAQ
How long is the current wait at the Batrovci border crossing? +
According to data from Saturday at 5:15 PM, cars are waiting three hours to exit Serbia at Batrovci.
Which other border crossings towards Croatia are congested? +
Congestion has also been recorded at Neštin (50-minute wait) and at Sot (30-minute wait).
Are there any queues at entry into Serbia? +
Yes, at the entry from Bosnia and Herzegovina near Sremska Rača, the wait is about 45 minutes, and at the entry from Montenegro near Gostun, about half an hour.

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