Krk Bridge
The Krk Bridge, a vital link connecting the island of Krk to the Croatian mainland, will be under 24-hour armed security from 2025.
As Rijeka Danas reports, this 1,430-metre-long reinforced concrete structure, which sees up to 30,000 vehicles crossing daily during the summer, is being designated for round-the-clock protection as part of its critical infrastructure status.
Why Does the Bridge Require Security?
According to Hrvatske Ceste (Croatian Roads), the Krk Bridge is classified as critical infrastructure under Croatian law.
Such infrastructure includes facilities essential to national security, where operational disruptions could have severe consequences for people, property, the environment, and the nation’s stability.
To safeguard the bridge, a Risk Assessment and Protection Plan have been developed, outlining measures to prevent potential threats and ensure the smooth operation of this essential route, particularly during peak travel periods.
How Will Security Operate?
Hrvatske Ceste has announced a tender worth approximately €280,000 to provide security services for the entirety of 2025.
The selected company will deploy at least three armed security guards working in shifts around the clock, seven days a week.
The primary duties of the security guards will include:
• Regular patrols of the bridge and surrounding areas, both on foot and by vehicle.
• Preventing unauthorised access and addressing suspicious activities.
• Maintaining records of incidents, liaising with police, and reporting to Croatian Roads on both routine and extraordinary events.
• Identifying authorised personnel, such as employees of Croatian Roads or other authorised individuals.
In addition, an electronic monitoring system will be implemented. Guard movements will be digitally logged, and patrol routes tracked in real-time.
Photographic documentation and detailed reports will ensure transparency and accountability.
Previous Monitoring Measures
This is not the first time the Krk Bridge has been under supervision. In 2022, Croatian Highways introduced similar security measures, including a dedicated guard station equipped with heating, electricity, telephones, sanitary facilities, and changing areas.
At the time, the bridge was recognised as a national asset of strategic importance due to its critical role in transport connectivity and preventing unlawful activities.
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