Historic moment: the 20th Danube bridge in Hungary comes together

The two banks of Hungary’s 20th Danube bridge have joined, making life easier for the people of Paks on one side and Kalocsa on the other.

Construction on this monumental project began in February 2021, and it is anticipated to be completed by the summer of 2024. Spanning an impressive 946 metres, the bridge will be accompanied by an extensive road network and will cost a total of HUF 92 billion (EUR 242,302,187).

Once completed, this new bridge will significantly reduce travel time, shortening the bypass by approximately 70 kilometres. Commuters traveling between Kalocsa, Paks, and the M6 motorway will be able to make the journey in less than 15 minutes.

“The historic moment we have been waiting for has finally arrived,” Géza Filvig, the mayor of Kalocsa, announced the joining of the two sides of the Kalocsa-Paks Danube bridge on his social media page.

The progress made by the contractors has been exceptional, as the bridge was previously expected to remain closed until February. In a video message, Mayor Filvig expressed that this bridge will enable the residents of Kalocsa to reach the M6 motorway within minutes. “This is a huge opportunity for the people of Kalocsa,” he added.

We previously reported on this ambitious bridge project and shared a stunning video showcasing the construction progress. Building of new Danube bridge reaches milestone – Spectacular VIDEO

In other news, plans are underway for Budapest’s newest multifunctional centre, set to be situated above Puskás Ferenc Stadion Metro Station – PHOTOS. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development.