Budapest is preparing for significant transport disruptions this Saturday as two major events – the Hungarian football cup final and the Tisza government’s inauguration ceremony – are set to take place in different parts of the city. Authorities are urging residents and visitors to plan ahead and rely on public transport where possible.
Closures around Puskás Aréna
Traffic restrictions will be in force near the Puskás Aréna due to the Hungarian Cup final. According to the Budapest Transport Centre’s (BKK) statement forwarded to MTI, road closures are expected from 3:00 PM until approximately 9:30 PM.
Several key routes will be affected, including Dózsa György Road between Kerepesi Road and Thököly Road, as well as Ifjúság Road, Verseny Street and Istvánmezei Road. In addition, Stefánia Road will be closed for a shorter period, between around 7:40 PM and 8:40 PM.
Public transport services in the area will also be diverted, with bus 30 and trolleybus lines 75 and 77 operating on modified routes. Due to limited parking near the stadium, fans are strongly encouraged to use public transport. BKK recommends the more frequent M2 and M4 metro lines, along with tram 1, as the most convenient options. The stadium can also be reached on foot from Keleti railway station.
Budapest city centre affected by inauguration event
Meanwhile, further disruptions are expected in the city centre due to an event at Kossuth Lajos Square linked to the inauguration of the new government. Road closures will begin at 9:00 AM on Saturday and remain in place until early Sunday morning.
The affected areas include Kossuth Lajos Square, Alkotmány Street and the Antall József embankment. These restrictions will impact several tram and bus services. Tram lines 2, 2B and 23 will run on shortened routes, while buses 9 and 15 will also operate with modifications.
To accommodate increased demand, metro services and major tram lines will run more frequently and for longer hours, with the last metro departures scheduled around 1:00 AM. An accessible minibus service will also operate between Nyugati railway station and Kossuth Lajos Square during the afternoon and evening, writes Budapest Transport Centre.
With large crowds expected across the capital, authorities emphasise the importance of planning journeys in advance. Public transport remains the most reliable way to navigate the city during this particularly busy Saturday.
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