CHALLENGES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC ROADS IN THE CITY OF BELGRADE

Abstract

The management of public urban roads in Belgrade takes place under complex urban conditions characterized by high traffic density, intensive urban development, and frequent interventions on existing infrastructure. As the manager of a network exceeding 4,400 km of city streets and municipal roads, PE “Roads of Belgrade” faces the challenge of maintaining functionality, quality, and safety of roadways while minimizing disruptions to the city’s daily operations. This paper analyzes the specific challenges of carrying out works on public urban roads under conditions of heavy traffic, such as limited construction deadlines, phased project implementation, the need for night-time operations, the impossibility of complete traffic closure, as well as the necessity for continuous coordination with other infrastructure systems. Through practical examples and an analysis of the current condition of the city road network, possibilities for improving construction technologies and the application of modern asphalt mixtures are considered, which can better respond to increasingly demanding urban traffic conditions. The aim of this paper is to highlight the need for establishing an integrated approach to the management and maintenance of urban roads, which would ensure long-term quality, safety, and functionality of the streets of Belgrade.