Serbia: Protesting car factory workers block E70/75 highway in central Belgrade June 22

Event

Car factory workers protesting layoff and relocation plans have blocked the E70/75 highway near the Sava Center in central Belgrade June 22. Traffic on this section of the highway is blocked in both directions. Police have deployed to monitor the protest and authorities are reportedly negotiating with the protesters to end the roadblock. The protest could persist for several hours.

Public transport normally routed through the area may be canceled or diverted. Increased traffic congestion is likely in the surrounding area as drivers seek alternative routes. Police could resort to forceful methods to disperse protesters, prompting isolated clashes; bystanders are unlikely to be directly targeted in any violence but would face an indirect threat of harm.

Advice

Avoid the protest if possible. Check local traffic conditions for disruptions and plan to take alternative routes if necessary; allow extra time to complete journeys in the affected area. Heed instructions from security services.