From today, traffic in Budapest is upside down: here’s what to know before you hit the road

There will be closures for two weeks due to the Sziget Festival, but it will be harder to get around the capital from Monday onwards on several busy routes, with two weeks of renovations starting. Here is the latest news on traffic in Budapest.

Sziget will disrupt traffic in the area

According to the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK), restrictions are expected on several sections between 2 and 15 August and during the Sziget Festival.

Due to the event, the northern section of the Buda Lower Quay will be closed between Mozaik Street and the shopping centre car park. Óbuda Island was closed earlier. The 226 bus will run on a shortened route between Nyugati railway station and Aquincum.

Between 5 and 13 August, there will be a temporary closure daily from 13:00 until 3:00 a.m. on the Buda Lower Quay between Mozaik Street and Margaret Bridge, as well as in Mozaik Street. On Szentendrei Road, you should be prepared for much heavier traffic than usual in the afternoon and evening.

Pest, lower quay closure

The lower quay of Pest was already closed on weekdays between the Chain Bridge and the Elisabeth Bridge and on weekends between the Margaret Bridge and the Elisabeth Bridge to allow pedestrian and cyclist traffic.

Lane closures

The Buda side of the Margaret Bridge will be affected by a lane closure. Roadworks on this already busy stretch of road have been timed to start on 5 August. The road manager advises motorists to use alternative routes.