One of Budapest’s most important roads to be renewed, here are the redevelopment plans

BKK releases its latest redevelopment plans.

One of Budapest’s busiest main roads, a key stretch of Üllői Road, may soon undergo a major upgrade. The Budapest Transport Center (BKK) has opened public consultation on plans to renovate the section between Nagyvárad Square and Ecseri Road, with a focus on improving bicycle infrastructure.

Renewal with help from the community

Üllői Road is a vital radial route connecting downtown Budapest with the city’s southeastern districts. The proposed renovation aims to make the corridor safer and more appealing for the most vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, and the elderly. This initiative aligns with the guidelines of the Budapest Mobility Plan (BMT) and the city’s traffic safety strategy, and also contributes to reducing environmental impact and urban noise pollution.

The BKK has launched a public consultation process, soliciting feedback, suggestions, and comments from residents and commuters. The survey can be completed by May 26, 2025, on the organization’s website.

What’s changing?

The core of the project involves constructing physically separated, one-way bike lanes between Nagyvárad Square and Ecseri Road. The planning work includes intersection crossings and necessary traffic engineering and road construction tasks. BKK emphasizes the importance of upgrading the quality and comfort of existing bike lanes and filling current gaps, particularly in the direction of Vágóhíd Street and Gyáli Street bike lanes.

Additionally, smaller-scale improvements are planned between Könyves Kálmán Boulevard and Borbás Vince Promenade. These enhancements will include expanding pedestrian areas and, where feasible, increasing green space.