Stunning visuals: Magical new bridge planned between Hungary and Slovakia

The magnificent bridge between Slovakia and Hungary, which will bear the name Szent Korona híd (Holy Crown Bridge), is planned to be used by pedestrians and cyclists.

Consultative talks have been held on the construction of the newest bridge over the Ipoly River, ma7.sk reported.

In recent months, several new bridges over the Ipoly River have been opened, facilitating the crossing between settlements in Slovakia and Hungary. Forty border crossings now link the two countries, 24.hu writes. Most recently, a bridge was built between Drégelypalánk and Ipolyhídvég, which will greatly facilitate the life of border communities.

A foot and bicycle bridge

Visual plan of the Szent Korona híd. Source: PAKUCS-BAU.HU

Károly Pászti, the second choirmaster of the Szent Korona Choir in Ipolybalog, decided years ago to do everything in his power to create a foot and bicycle bridge between Ipolybalog in the district of Nagykürtös and Ipolyvece in Hungary.

The planned Szent Korona híd (Holy Crown Bridge) aims to strengthen and develop cultural, economic and national cooperation between the two municipalities and the two countries by creating a new transport route. Project launch negotiations started at the end of January 2022, and in March 2024, a conciliation meeting was held at the Ministry of Construction and Transport.

The idea is that the bridge over the Ipoly River will connect the main square of Ipolyvece and the Chapel Hill (Kápolnadomb) in Ipolybalog via the built cycle path. A guardhouse would be built on each of the two pillars of the bridge.

Visual plan of the Szent Korona híd. Source: PAKUCS-BAU.HU

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