Pedestrians to be banned from Chain Bridge, Budapest
The current state of Budapest’s most famous location, the Chain Bridge, is getting more critical day by day. It has been emphasised several times that the full renovation of the bridge is inevitable and must start as soon as possible, as the years, and especially the August 20 fireworks, caused severe damages to it.
Világgazdaság reported that it cannot be estimated when the corrosion of the bridge’s metal structure would worsen even more, but the idea that even walking on the bridge could be dangerous is not out of the question. Although the ban on 5-tonne and heavier vehicles crossing the Danube on the Chain Bridge has been introduced, experts still estimate that soon pieces of metal and concrete could fall from the structure.
This is extremely dangerous for pedestrians, drivers, cars driving under the bridge, and even to ships on the Danube.
The corrosion of the bridge’s metal structure has reached a critical stage, and with the upcoming summer season and the current heavy rains, it could turn worse. Euronews reported that the government of Budapest has 506 million EUR in government securities, but it is still questionable whether the money would be used for the August 20 firework celebration or the renovation of the Chain Bridge.
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On September 21, 2021, the country will celebrate the 230th birthday of Count István Széchenyi, whose visions made the Chain Bridge a reality. For this reason, many politicians believe that the renovation of the bridge is a cause for the entire nation.
Magyar Hírlap reported that the mayor of Budapest, Gergely Karácsony, should have started the project eight months ago, but nothing has happened since then, not even negotiating or signing a contract. As corrosion is close to destroying almost 80% of the bridge’s structure, delaying the project makes it more expensive by the day.
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Renovation of Budapest Chain Bridge cannot wait any longer!
In 1949, the Hungarian capital celebrated the reconstruction of Budapest Chain Bridge, which had been dreamed up by the „greatest Hungarian”, István Széchenyi, 100 years earlier. Its renovation was indispensable 75 years ago after the retreating Germans blew up the bridge on 18th January 1945.
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Source: www.vg.hu, Euronews, www.magyarhirlap.hu
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Sounds like they didn’t do a very good job of fixing it if we have to fix it again just 75 years later. No comment.
Lehet, hogy a hidat csak gyalogos forgalomra szabad felhasználni, semmilyen autót nem szabad használni, amíg nem találják meg, mikor kezdhető el a javítás.
The bridge may only be used for pedestrian traffic, no car should be used until it is found when repairs can begin.
The bridge may only be used for pedestrian traffic, no car should be used until it is found when repairs can begin.
It would appear, the level of maintenance, which includes the legal safety requirements, on the Grand Old Lady of the Danube – The Chain Bridge – has been appalling and a total act of Negligence, that must be shared in BLAME, by the District responsible for its Maintenance, Care and Up-keep, by the applicable Government’s of the day.
It has become a deepening Political bureaucratic dogfight, that I trust, our esteemed – Prime Minister – Victor Orban and his Government, make the needed Urgent decision, that this is what, the direction we are going to take, to restore the Grand Old Lady of the Danube, back to her Gloriousness.
My platform, is there for all to read on my thoughts of The Chain Bridge future.
It must happen, with Urgency, and I have every confidence that Prime Minister – Victor Orban, possible likened to me, his patience and tolerance is all but evaporated, and will take control of the restoration and future plans of our much Beloved – The Chain Bridge.
She is ours – one of the great icons of Budapest, Hungary and of Europe – we love and ardour her, respect her and admire her, and she brings, millions of visitors yearly, that stand before her, on the banks of the Danube, gasping, in awe of her sheer beauty and the position that she rightly occupies.
She is tired, needs her burdened shoulders, the weight taken off her – rest and restore her, she is deserving of attention.
Re-birth her by thinking 21st century vision, which should be the Mass reduction of motor vehicle, motor bikes delivery haulage vans.
FOCUS – on her as a predominately – Peoples Walk Bridge – that permits – public bus 16 and cycle bikes and delivery vans to a low tonnage level, taxi’s and services of need Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade.
The Chain Bridge – she has served our majestic, beautiful and historical Capital City – Budapest, Hungary – magnificently.
She is truly deserving of our Dignity and Respect, restored re-birthed to continue her role, that makes ALL of us in our beloved Hungary, and future generations of US and visitors to our beloved Capital City – proud of her.
Stay Well – ALL.
Who needs bridges these days? Like Moses leading his people to the promised land, our Wise, Eternal, Supreme, Victorious, Dear Leader, enlightened and guided by the Almighty, blessed with all human and quasi-divine virtues and abilities, will stretch His strong, powerful hand and the waters of the Danube will open up.
Of course, that is just for us mortal beings. He, instead, shall simply walk on water….
Obviously lack of preventive maintenance in the last decades
So Mario has yet again decided to slither up from his subterranean lair and impart his ‘words of wisdom’.
But beware – all snakes speak with a ‘forked tongue’ !