Hungary to terminate 23 trillion forint highway concession

highway concession MKIF Zrt. infrastructure management Hungarian government public procurement

The Hungarian government has announced plans to terminate a 23 trillion forint highway concession agreement currently held by MKIF Zrt., a company with interests involving businessmen Lőrinc Mészáros and László Szíjj. Prime Minister Péter Magyar stated that the government intends to initiate criminal proceedings following the termination.

Minister of Transport and Investment Dávid Vitézy noted that state management could reduce highway operation and maintenance costs by 53 percent, while major maintenance tasks could be performed 61 percent more cheaply compared to the current concession model.

Separately, significant infrastructure and transport updates are occurring in Hungary. The Budapest-Belgrade railway line is entering a final track regulation phase, with domestic passenger service expected to begin in late October and international service potentially starting in December. Additionally, the Déli Railway Station in Budapest will undergo a complete closure this weekend for critical maintenance, including track and switch replacements, to address infrastructure issues and prepare for high-capacity motor trains.

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László Szíjj · Lőrinc Mészáros · MKIF · MKIF Magyar Koncessziós Infrastruktúra Fejlesztő Zrt. · MKIF Zrt. · Magyar Közút · Magyar Péter · Mészáros Lőrinc · Peter Magyar · Szíjj László · Vitézy Dávid

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[● 3 SOURCES] The government intends to terminate the contract and initiate criminal proceedings. www.origo.hu
[● 3 SOURCES] The state could operate and maintain highways 53 percent more cheaply without MKIF Zrt. www.origo.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] MKIF Zrt. is currently in negotiations with the Ministry of Transport and Investment regarding the concession.
[● 3 SOURCES] Major maintenance tasks could be performed 61 percent more cheaply under state management. www.origo.hu
[● 3 SOURCES] The government is terminating the 23 trillion forint highway concession agreement. www.origo.hu