Budapest traffic restrictions and road closures set for October 20

Temporary traffic restrictions and road closures will be implemented in several districts of Budapest on Tuesday, October 20, due to the movement of a delegation.

The Budapest Police Headquarters has announced parking bans and periodic road closures effective from 8:00 PM on October 18 until midnight on October 20. Affected areas include the M3 motorway near the Körvasút overpass, parking areas on Szőnyi út, the vicinity of the Kacsóh Pongrác út overpass, and Hősök tere.

Specific road closures are scheduled for the following times on October 20: - 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM: Sections from the M3 motorway entrance through the Kacsóh Pongrác út overpass and Hősök tere toward Andrássy út, Lánchíd, and Buda Castle. - 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM: Areas in the V. district, including the Pest lower embankment, Markó utca, and Kossuth tér. - 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM: Routes from the city center via Andrássy út, Hősök tere, and the Kacsóh Pongrác út overpass toward the M3 motorway, M0, and M4.

Authorities warn that vehicles parked illegally in restricted zones may be towed. Commuters are advised to expect longer travel times and to seek alternative routes.