Traffic changes: closures in several districts of Budapest due to running event

Budapest residents and visitors are advised to brace for significant traffic changes across the city this weekend due to the annual Vivicittá running festival. The event will bring temporary road closures, diversions, and parking restrictions across several key districts, impacting travel plans on both Saturday and Sunday.

Traffic changes on Saturday

According to a statement from the Budapest Police Headquarters (BRFK), traffic restrictions will affect Districts I, II, III, V, IX, XI, and XIII, with various streets and quays partially or fully closed to facilitate the event. From 2 PM to 3.30 PM on Saturday, the following route in District XIII will be closed:
Margitsziget central road – Árpád Bridge – Népfürdő Street – Pesti Lower Quay – Jászai Mari Square – Margit Bridge – Rendőrség Road – Hajós Alfréd Promenade.
These closures could last anywhere from three to six hours depending on event flow and traffic conditions.

In addition, an extended route affecting multiple districts will be restricted, including streets along the Pesti and Buda Lower Quays, as well as areas around Szabadság Bridge, Clark Ádám Square, and Margitsziget.

Traffic changes on Sunday

On Sunday, intermittent closures will take place between 1 PM and 3 PM in District XIII. The route includes:
Margitsziget central road – Árpád Bridge – Népfürdő Street – Moszkva Promenade – Pest Lower Quay – Jászai Mari Square – Margit Bridge – Hajós Alfréd Promenade.

Parking bans

Motorists should take note of parking prohibitions in multiple areas from midnight on Sunday through midday. Key locations include:

• Ybl Miklós Square,
• Várkert Quay,
• Attila Street,
• Bem Quay,
• Műegyetem Quay,
• Tavasz Street,
• And several areas around Margaret Bridge and Népfürdő Street.

The BRFK has urged all drivers to plan alternative routes and avoid affected zones to ensure smooth operations and safety during the running event.

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