Croatian Border System Outage Backs Up Traffic at Gradiska

Crossing the border from Bosnia and Herzegovina into Croatia was not possible on Sunday, November 15, 2026, because of a system outage at Croatian border crossings. Drivers from Republika Srpska heading to Croatia and on into the European Union use the same route, so the queues at the Gradiska and Slavonski Brod crossings quickly became a concern for anyone planning a trip.

The outage was reported by the Auto-Moto Association of Republika Srpska (AMS RS) and the Bosnia and Herzegovina Auto-Moto Club (BIHAMK), which added that repairs were under way. In its road conditions bulletin, BIHAMK stated:

“Because of a system outage at border crossings in Croatia, crossing the border from Bosnia and Herzegovina is not possible.”

The club says the fault is being repaired.

AMS RS says the responsible services are working to fix the technical fault, but it is not known when the crossings might return to normal operation.

When did the system go down, and who confirmed it?

Travelers at the crossings said border police told them the system went down at around 10:15 a.m. The GPMaljevac portal reports that this has not been officially confirmed. The same applies to travelers’ claims that the fault hit all Croatian border crossings: there has been no official confirmation.

In the reports we reviewed, published between 10:40 and 11:12 a.m., there was no statement from Croatia’s Interior Ministry (MUP) and no estimate of when the system would be back.

Where are the queues on the Croatian border?

Waits at the Izacic and Maljevac crossings were about an hour. At around 10:57 a.m., HAK cameras (Croatian Auto Club) showed long lines of cars and buses waiting to enter Croatia at Slavonski Brod, Svilaj and Gornji Varos, across from Bosanski Brod, Odzak and Gradiska.

Drivers from Bosnia also lost sight of conditions on the ground. AMS RS reports that, because of technical problems, the live feed from border crossing cameras is unavailable, so its website cannot show whether queues have formed.

What is the status of the old Gradiska crossing?

The old Gradiska border crossing has reopened after an earlier temporary closure due to damage. International traffic is allowed there for passenger cars, buses and empty trucks, while commercial freight is not permitted. BIHAMK lists this among its news for drivers, and entry into Croatia still depends on the outage on the Croatian side.

What are road conditions like in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

BIHAMK warns that drivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina also face difficult conditions today: roads are mostly dry but wet in places, ice is possible at higher elevations and on mountain passes, and fog along river valleys reduces visibility. The club reminds drivers that winter equipment is required by law on roads in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

On the A-1 motorway, the Hercegovina bridge is closed in the direction of Pocitelj and Bijaca because of slope stabilization work, so traffic runs in both directions on the opposite carriageway. On regional road R-467 Kladanj, Brateljevici, near Muska Voda, a flooded bridge has stopped traffic for all vehicles.

Drivers are advised to check conditions at the crossings before setting out and to allow for extra delays.