Pedestrian zone to reopen in the heart of Budapest during 1 May long weekend – “Party tram” suspended

One of Mayor Gergely Karácsony’s key promises was to open the lower embankments of Budapest to locals, and this initiative continues again this year. As in previous years, the first closure to cars on a section of the Pest lower embankment took place during the weekend before Easter. The good news is that the embankment will once again be open to pedestrians between the Elizabeth Bridge and the Margaret Bridge during the 1 May long weekend. Additionally, tram number 4 will not be operating this weekend or the following one due to maintenance works.

Pest lower embankment to be closed for car traffic

According to portfolio.hu, the Pest lower embankment will once again be open to pedestrians this weekend. Residents of Budapest and tourists looking to exercise or relax will be able to use the section between Margaret Bridge and the Irányi Street exit near Elizabeth Bridge. Pedestrians, cyclists, skateboarders, scooter users, and others may access the area from the morning of Saturday, 5 May until midnight on Sunday, 6 May.

Based on the Budapest Transport Company’s (BKK) statement, motor vehicles will be banned from entering this section of the embankment from Friday night until early Monday morning.

Southbound road traffic can enter the embankment via the Irányi Street exit, while northbound traffic from Közraktár Street can leave the embankment at Havas Street.

It is important to note that walking on the carriageway is not permitted between Elizabeth Bridge (Irányi Street) and Közraktár Street. The accessible embankment section can be reached from the south via the lower embankment pavement or by trams operating on the upper embankment. Those approaching from the Pest side of Elizabeth Bridge can reach the area by walking south from the Március 15. Square tram stop.