Sziget Festival starts next week, and traffic changes from today in Budapest

Hungary’s renowned Sziget Festival, known as the Island of Freedom, will commence next Wednesday on Budapest’s Hajógyári Island. Consequently, traffic changes in Budapest will begin this evening.

According to index.hu,  traffic restrictions will come into effect on Friday in anticipation of the Sziget Festival. The Budai Lower Wharf between Mozaik Street and the shopping centre’s car park will be closed from Friday evening.

Additionally, bus number 226 will only operate between Nyugati Railway Station and Aquincum Station.

From Monday until 13 August, the conclusion of the Sziget Festival, temporary closures can be expected between 1 p.m. and 3 a.m. on the Budai Lower Wharf between Mozaik Street and Margaret Island. Traffic on Szentendrei Street will be heavier during the afternoon and evening hours.

Source: FB/Sziget Festival

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