Breaking news for all holidaymakers and locals on the island of Krk:
If you are today, Thursday 24 September, driving on the island, planning your journey to Krk or want to set off home, you should adjust your route and departure times right away. The third stage of the international cycling race CRO Race starts on Krk today – causing considerable road closures and a temporary full closure of the mainland connection.
If you are today, Thursday 24 September, driving on the island, planning your journey to Krk or want to set off home, you should adjust your route and departure times right away. The third stage of the international cycling race CRO Race starts on Krk today – causing considerable road closures and a temporary full closure of the mainland connection.
At a glance: Krk Bridge closed at midday today
To ensure the major sporting event runs smoothly and safely, there are far-reaching traffic restrictions today:
- Full closure of the Krk Bridge: From approx. 11:30 to 13:00 the Krk Bridge (Krčki most) and the section of the D102 state road from the direction of Rijeka will be completely closed to all traffic. During this time it will be impossible to enter or leave the island via the bridge!
- Traffic control on the island of Krk: Along the race route, between 11:30 and 17:00 there will be temporary traffic control with short closures.
Where does the race run on Krk today?
The start for the roughly 150 professionals is today on the harbour promenade (Obala hrvatske mornarice) in the town of Krk. From there, the route crosses the island as follows:
- Krk town → Risika → Soline → Rasopasno
- Continuing via the D102 and Dubašljanska to Malinska
- Via Sveti Ivan and the D104/D102, past Njivice straight to the Krk Bridge
- From the bridge, the peloton continues onto the mainland via the A7/Kvarner motorway, Opatija and Mošćenička Draga to Labin in Istria.
Because the entire route is escorted and secured by the police, the rest of the traffic behind the peloton only moves at race speed (approx. 40–50 km/h). Overtaking is strictly prohibited. Please also note that regional bus services (including school buses) are running with delays and on special timetables today.
Our recommendations for today
- Postpone trips to the bridge: If you absolutely have to cross the bridge today, it’s best to set off before 11:00 or wait until after 13:30, when the expected traffic jams have cleared.
- Leave the car: Make a virtue of necessity! Spend a relaxed day at the beach in your resort or stop for lunch at a traditional konoba on Krk while the hustle and bustle passes you by.
- Use live navigation: The closures are already entered in the navigation service Waze as well as in Google Maps and Apple Maps. Use navigation on your smartphone to see possible traffic jams in advance and avoid them.
- Cheer on the professionals: If you’d like to experience the sporting atmosphere of the race, find a safe spot along the route – watching the international peloton rush past is definitely a great holiday experience!
