Croatia completes Peljesac Bridge to enhance travel efficiency and bypass border checks
Summary: Croatia has completed the Peljesac Bridge, a 2,400-meter structure that bypasses the Bosnian town of Neum, eliminating the need for multiple border checks. This bridge connects the mainland to the Peljesac peninsula, enhancing travel efficiency.
Construction began in 2007 but faced delays due to the financial crisis. The European Union funded 85% of the project, which resumed in 2018 and opened to traffic in July 2022. A bypass road for heavy vehicles opened in April 2023.
The bridge has seen significant traffic, with three million crossings recorded by September 2023. Environmental concerns were raised during construction, but a cross-border consultation was conducted to assess its impact.
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