Slavonska Avenue
Encyclopedia
Slavonska Avenue is a controlled-access avenue
in Zagreb
, Croatia
. It is the longest street in Zagreb, being 18 km (11.2 mi) long. It mostly has a 70 km/h (43.5 mph) speed limit, although the speed is limited to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) on a short section near the Ivanja Reka interchange
with the Zagreb bypass
and to 130 km/h (80.8 mph) on the section between the Ivanja Reka interchange and Zagreb city limits. In 2007 the avenue was proclaimed to be the most accident-prone road in Zagreb.
The avenue is an important east-west arterial road. Starting at the interchange with Savska Road, it intersects, featuring mainly two and three-level interchanges, several other main Zagreb throughfares (sorted eastbound): Croatian Fraternal Union Avenue
, Marin Držić Avenue
, Vjekoslav Heinzel Avenue, Gospić Road, Ljudevit Posavski Road and the Zagreb bypass. Slavonska Avenue does not have any tram lines, although most lines in Zagreb pass over or under the avenue.
After the Croatian War of Independence
and the fall of Yugoslavia, due to the ongoing hostility between Croats and Serbs, the Beogradska Avenue was renamed to Slavonska Avenue. The Brotherhood and Unity Avenue also became a part of Slavonska Avenue, since the naming was inconsistent with the political situation at that time.
s with traffic lights slows down traffic creating immense traffic jams during rush hours. The fact that road has only four-lanes only enlarges the problem.
In particular, the at-grade intersections of Slavonska are:
A solution planned for 2008 proposes widening to six lanes and replacing most problematic traffic light intersections with overpasses. , it is known the intersection with Čavićeva is planned to be upgraded, while the Ljudevita Posavskog street intersection south of Sesvete
has been changed into a grade-separated intersection in 2010.
A traffic fatality caused by the hazardous traffic light scheme on the Čavićeva street intersection in 2008 alarmed Mayor Bandić
to speed up the procedure, but to little practical effect.
Many intersections with minor streets, particularly on the section between Držićeva and Heinzelova, were built as right-in/right-out
s, having drivers on nearby interchanges and intersections change several traffic lanes in a very short distance, which results in weaving.
Street name
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in Zagreb
Zagreb
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, Croatia
Croatia
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. It is the longest street in Zagreb, being 18 km (11.2 mi) long. It mostly has a 70 km/h (43.5 mph) speed limit, although the speed is limited to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) on a short section near the Ivanja Reka interchange
Ivanja Reka interchange
The Ivanja Reka interchange is a cloverleaf interchange east of Zagreb, Croatia. The interchange represents the southern terminus of the A4 motorway and it connects the A4 route to the A3 motorway representing major a link in the Croatian motorway system. The interchange is a part of Pan-European...
with the Zagreb bypass
Zagreb bypass
Zagreb bypass , is an U-shaped motorway partially encircling Zagreb, Croatia. The largest part by far, between Jankomir and Ivanja Reka interchanges, has been built between 1977 and 1979, while Ivanja Reka - Sveta Helena section has been built between 1996 and 1999. The bypass is long, tracing...
and to 130 km/h (80.8 mph) on the section between the Ivanja Reka interchange and Zagreb city limits. In 2007 the avenue was proclaimed to be the most accident-prone road in Zagreb.
The avenue is an important east-west arterial road. Starting at the interchange with Savska Road, it intersects, featuring mainly two and three-level interchanges, several other main Zagreb throughfares (sorted eastbound): Croatian Fraternal Union Avenue
Croatian Fraternal Union Avenue
Croatian Fraternal Union Avenue is a controlled-access avenue in Zagreb, Croatia. Going north-south, the avenue connects the Martinovka neighborhood near downtown and Vatroslav Lisinski Concert Hall in the nortn with Novi Zagreb and the Freedom Bridge in the south.The road runs from Paromlinska...
, Marin Držić Avenue
Marin Držic Avenue
Marin Držić Avenue is an important north-south avenue in the central-eastern part of Zagreb, Croatia. It is named after Marin Držić, a famous Croatian poet from the 16th century....
, Vjekoslav Heinzel Avenue, Gospić Road, Ljudevit Posavski Road and the Zagreb bypass. Slavonska Avenue does not have any tram lines, although most lines in Zagreb pass over or under the avenue.
History
Slavonska Avenue used to be a part of the ex-Yugoslav Highway "Bratstvo i jedinstvo" and as such it was divided into two different avenues: Brotherhood and Unity Avenue (Av. bratstva i jedinstva) and Beogradska Avenue (Beogradska avenija). The "Brotherhood and Unity" Avenue was the stretch between Savska Street and Marin Držić Avenue and the Beogradska Avenue was the part east of Marin Držić Avenue to Vjekoslav Heinzel Avenue. After the construction of Zagreb bypass, the definition of the avenue was expanded to the Ivanja Reka interchange.After the Croatian War of Independence
Croatian War of Independence
The Croatian War of Independence was fought from 1991 to 1995 between forces loyal to the government of Croatia—which had declared independence from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia —and the Serb-controlled Yugoslav People's Army and local Serb forces, with the JNA ending its combat...
and the fall of Yugoslavia, due to the ongoing hostility between Croats and Serbs, the Beogradska Avenue was renamed to Slavonska Avenue. The Brotherhood and Unity Avenue also became a part of Slavonska Avenue, since the naming was inconsistent with the political situation at that time.
At-grade crossing problem
Since Slavonska Avenue is an important Zagreb arterial road, the presence of at-grade intersectionAt-grade intersection
An at-grade intersection is a junction at which two or more transport axes cross at the same level .-Traffic management:With areas of high or fast traffic, an at-grade intersection normally requires a traffic control device such as a stop sign, traffic light or railway signal to manage conflicting...
s with traffic lights slows down traffic creating immense traffic jams during rush hours. The fact that road has only four-lanes only enlarges the problem.
In particular, the at-grade intersections of Slavonska are:
- Cvjetno naselje/Vrbik
- Kruge/Savica
- Marijana Čavića street (Ferenščica/Žitnjak)
- Čulinečka street (Donja Dubrava/Struge)
- Resnik
A solution planned for 2008 proposes widening to six lanes and replacing most problematic traffic light intersections with overpasses. , it is known the intersection with Čavićeva is planned to be upgraded, while the Ljudevita Posavskog street intersection south of Sesvete
Sesvete
Sesvete is one of the districts of Zagreb, Croatia. It is located in the eastern part of the city and has 59,212 inhabitants .-Administrative division:...
has been changed into a grade-separated intersection in 2010.
A traffic fatality caused by the hazardous traffic light scheme on the Čavićeva street intersection in 2008 alarmed Mayor Bandić
Milan Bandic
Milan Bandić is an influential Croatian politician currently serving his fourth term as mayor of Croatia's capital, Zagreb. Between 2000 and 2009, he was a prominent member of the Social Democratic Party of Croatia . In 2007, he unsuccessfully ran for party president. However, he remained one of...
to speed up the procedure, but to little practical effect.
Many intersections with minor streets, particularly on the section between Držićeva and Heinzelova, were built as right-in/right-out
Right-in/right-out
Right-in/right-out and left-in/left-out refer to a type of road intersection where turning movements of vehicles are restricted. A RIRO permits only right turns and a LILO permits only left turns. RIRO is usual where vehicles drive on the right, and LILO is usual where vehicles drive on the left...
s, having drivers on nearby interchanges and intersections change several traffic lanes in a very short distance, which results in weaving.