Budapest Traffic and Public Transport Disrupted by Political Demonstration
Political Demonstrations in Budapest Lead to Public Transport Changes
In Budapest, Andrássy Avenue between Kodály körönd and Heroes’ Square will be closed for a political demonstration from 9 PM on Friday evening, and Dózsa György Street between Podmaniczky Street and Városligeti fasor from 9 AM on Saturday morning, the Budapest Transport Center (BKK) announced on Friday.
Changes in Public Transport Routes
On Saturday, at 2 PM, Péter Magyar, vice-president of the Tisza Party, will hold a demonstration at Heroes’ Square. Due to this event, traffic restrictions and closures are expected, with buses being diverted based on the announcement from BKK, as reported by Index.
During the closure of Andrássy Avenue, buses 105, 210, and 210B will be diverted towards Podmaniczky Street, with no stops between Vörösmarty Street and Heroes’ Square. Bus 979 will follow a different route along the Városligeti fasor-Bajza Street-Damjanich Street route. Bus 979A will operate on a shortened route to Oktogon due to the closures.
As for the closure of Dózsa György Road, bus 20E will have a modified route through Városliget towards Hungária Boulevard, bypassing Heroes’ Square and Vágány Street/Róbert Károly Boulevard. Other buses will also be diverted along alternate routes during the closure period.
Temporary Traffic Restrictions
In addition to the public transport changes, the Budapest Police Headquarters has announced temporary traffic restrictions in various areas of the city. Parking will be prohibited in certain locations from 8 June to 10 June 2024, affecting Kamermayer Károly Square, Böszörményi Road, Lieutenant General János Kiss Street, Apor Vilmos Square, Varsó Street, Pétervárad Street, and Nagybecskerek Street.
Drivers are advised to plan their routes accordingly and be aware of these changes to avoid any inconvenience during this period.
