One of the strategic projects of the Croatian economy is to construct an excellent
motorway network in order to link the continental and coastal parts of Croatia
as well as northern and southern coasts and in that way directly connect Croatia
to the European road and motorway network. Croatia's motorway network will favor
the development of tourism, because visitors to Croatia coming by personal vehicle
or bus will arrive at their destinations easier and more quickly.
This year, on June 26, the Zagreb - Split Motorway, 375,5
km long, was opened in its full length. After the opening
of the Pirovac - Vrpolje section, traveling from Zagreb to Split
takes only about 180 minutes. 13 tunnels, 16 viaducts and 5 bridges
have been built on the motorway
The Zagreb - Rijeka Motorway, 145,5 km long, was
opened to traffic on June 23, 2004, shortening the drive from Zagreb
to Rijeka to only 80 minutes (90 km is a full motorway and 56,5
km is a half motorway). There are 13 tunnels, 5 bridges, 24 viaducts
and 45 smaller underpasses and overpasses on the motorway. Turning
the remaining 56,5 km of the half motorway into full motorway is
under way.
The pay toll is charged according to the distance
of the section traveled and according to the vehicle type. Payments
at the tollbooths can be made in cash, by credit card (AMERICAN
EXPRESS, DINERS, MASTER CARD, MAESTRO, VISA), and by check. The
minimal amount per check is 10,00 HRK.
