Ferries and Catamarans Suspended Across Croatia Due to Strong Winds
Strong winds and heavy rain have disrupted sea and road traffic across Croatia, with many ferry, catamaran and ship lines suspended on Friday morning.
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Numerous ferry, catamaran and ship lines are suspended across Croatia on Friday morning due to strong winds and poor weather, according to the Croatian Automobile Club (HAK).
The affected ferry routes include Valbiska–Merag, Zadar (Gaženica)–Ist–Kosirača–Olib–Silba–Premuda–Mali Lošinj, Šibenik–Zlarin–Kaprije–Žirje, Sućuraj–Drvenik, Dubrovnik–Koločep–Lopud–Suđurađ and Prapratno–Sobra.
Catamaran services are also halted on several key connections: Pula–Zadar–Pula, Rijeka–Cres–Mali Lošinj, Rijeka–Rab–Novalja, Zadar–Sali–Zaglav–Iž–Bršanj, Ubli–Vela Luka–Hvar–Split, Ubli–Korčula–Dubrovnik, Korčula–Split and Dubrovnik–Šipan–Mljet.
Ship lines between Mali Lošinj–Unije–Susak and Dubrovnik–Koločep–Lopud–Suđurađ are also suspended.
On the roads, wet and slippery conditions are reported across much of the country, with possible landslides and standing water from heavy downpours. Wind restrictions are in place for certain vehicle groups on coastal roads, and HAK advises drivers to adjust speed and keep a safe distance.
One section of the state road DC1 near Rudanovac has a 30 km/h speed limit due to a fire and smoke near the carriageway, while the local road between Blaževci and Zapeć is closed to all traffic because of water on the road.
Travellers are advised to check the latest updates before setting off, as conditions may change quickly.
