Temporary changes are expected from 27 to 29 April
Dubrovnik will operate under special traffic, parking and security measures during the Three Seas Initiative Summit and the Dubrovnik Business Forum, which will bring a large number of international delegations to the city from 27 to 29 April.
The temporary regime is being introduced because of the arrival of numerous foreign delegations, including presidents and prime ministers, and will affect traffic flow, parking, public transport and some communal services across the city.
Traffic delays are expected on key routes
From Monday, 27 April, to Wednesday, 29 April, temporary traffic stoppages are expected on roads leading from Dubrovnik Airport to the hotels where delegations are staying, as well as to summit venues and the wider zone around the Old Town.
The city says the aim is to maintain security while keeping traffic moving as smoothly as possible during the summit.
Some parking spaces will be temporarily removed
As part of the measures, vehicles will need to be removed from certain marked locations between 26 April at 4 pm and 30 April at 4 pm.
A little over 20 parking spaces will be temporarily suspended, but the city says replacement parking has been secured elsewhere. Holders of PPK cards will be able to park free of charge in an alternative area with more than 30 spaces, which the city describes as adequate compensation.
A temporary no stopping and no parking rule will also apply in Frana Supila Street on 28 April from 7 am to 11 pm, while Old Road (Stari put) will also be under a temporary parking ban from 27 April until 29 April at 4 pm.
Public transport and deliveries will also be affected
The city has also announced restrictions on goods deliveries during certain time intervals, as well as temporary limits on vehicle movement in some zones.
As for public transport, bus line 44 will run on a shortened route from 28 to 29 April.
Waste collection will continue, but with some temporary adjustments
Special communal measures will also be in place. Waste collection will be intensified during the summit, although some containers in specific locations will be temporarily removed.
According to the city, only selected disposal points in the main areas will be affected, while others will remain in operation and continue to be emptied daily. In some parts of the city, containers will be removed temporarily on 28 April from 5 pm and returned the same evening by 11 pm. On 29 April, some areas will see more intensive cleaning and temporary removal of bins during the day before they are returned.
What is the Dubrovnik Business Forum?
The Dubrovnik Business Forum is the business and economic side of the gathering, bringing together companies, investors and institutional partners alongside political leaders. While the summit itself focuses on interstate cooperation, the forum is designed as a space for economic discussion, investment opportunities and stronger business links between the participating countries.
In practice, it gives the wider diplomatic meeting a clear commercial dimension and positions Dubrovnik not only as a host city, but also as a place for international economic dialogue.
What is the Three Seas Initiative?
The Three Seas Initiative is an informal political platform that brings together 13 European Union member states from Central and Eastern Europe, in the area between the Baltic, Adriatic and Black Seas.
It was launched in 2015 on the initiative of former Croatian president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović and Polish president Andrzej Duda, while the first summit was held in Dubrovnik in 2016. This year’s gathering in Dubrovnik is the 11th summit and will bring together leaders of participating states, associated partner states, strategic partners and international financial institutions.
Visitors should expect a more controlled city rhythm
For visitors, the main takeaway is simple: between 27 and 29 April, Dubrovnik will be functioning under a more controlled and security-focused regime than usual.
That does not mean the city will stop, but it does mean travellers should allow extra time, expect occasional delays and be prepared for temporary changes in how traffic and parking work around the Old Town and other sensitive parts of the city.
