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Rastoke D1 state road protection

Rockfall Protection - Rastoke D1 state road protection 2026

Protected state road D1 near Rastoke - in the foreground, the rockface reinforcement with mesh; in the background, the rockfall protection barriers

Rockfall Protection - Rastoke D1 state road protection 2026

The flexible mesh, in combination with spike plates, adapts to the form of the rock

Rockfall Protection - Rastoke D1 state road protection 2026

Stabilized rockface above the village of Slunj / Hrvatska

Rockfall Protection - Rastoke D1 state road protection 2026

One of the four GBE-100A barriers - designed to stop rockfall onto the road

Rockfall Protection - Rastoke D1 state road protection 2026

Protected road with rockfall barriers above

 
 

Year of installation

2026

Initial situation

The D1 state road near Rastoke village is important because it connects central Croatia with Lika and Dalmatia and serves as a main tourist route toward Plitvice Lake. For the town of Slunj and nearby settlements, it is essential for daily traffic, supply routes, and tourism development. Protecting this road from rockfall is crucial because traffic interruptions threaten public safety, can isolate the local population, and cause significant economic losses due to disruptions on one of the country’s key inland–coastal transport corridors.

Description

The solution included four GBE-A rockfall barriers with an energy capacity of 100 kJ (2.5 meters high, with lengths of 10, 20 and 30 meters), while the steep rock slope was additionally secured with SPIDER S3-130 mesh over an area of 3,710 m² with a special twist on top, so-called SPIDER Interception Apron (mini barrier solution).

Country/Region

Croatia

Contractor

Protected object

Road

Corrosion protection

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