From 17 to 18 January 2015 - Pedestrians, motorists, cyclists, chairlift

The reconstruction works have also started at the inner pedestrian area of Széll Kálmán tér. The fountain (encompassed by the track of the once operating tram 56) and the traffic control buildings next to the platforms of trams 59 and 61 are being demolished. As a result, a significant part of the pedestrian areas of the square has been restricted, however we are providing the main footpaths. The construction machines are not affecting daytime traffic in the square.

For the period of the reconstruction of Széll Kálmán tér, we have placed BKK ticket vending machines in the container opposite the left-hand exit of the metro station.

Due to the reconstruction of Széll Kálmán tér, the implementer will remove the FUTÁR displays from the square soon. Current information on the services of BKK is available on futar.bkk.hu website or via smartphone application.

The preparation for the introduction of the traffic alignment valid from today (19 January) has begun on 17–18 January 2015, thus we have introduced the following traffic restrictions:

From 19 January (Monday) the traffic alignment at the junction of Krisztina körút – Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor has changed significantly. Three minor junctions with traffic light control have been constructed temporarily instead of Krisztina körút – Széll Kálmán tér – Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor major junction: one next to the major junction mentioned above, another in the area of the bus park while the third one on the northern carriageway of Széll Kálmán tér.

Further changes:

• Turning left from Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor towards Margit körút is possible in two lanes as usual, but on a modified route.
• Proceeding from Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor towards Krisztina körút is possible only in one lane, without traffic light control, according to the priority rule.
• The bus lane has been temporarily closed between Dékán utca and Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor, while the traffic can proceed on the same route from Margit körút towards Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor.
• On Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor between Széll Kálmán tér and Retek utca proceeding outwards from the city is possible only on one lane.
• Those who are arriving from Krisztina körút have to face the most significant changes, as the direct connection between Krisztina körút and Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor outwards from the city has been temporarily terminated. First they have to turn right on two lanes, then proceed through the three above mentioned junctions with traffic light control to reach the carriageway on the northern side of Széll Kálmán tér through which Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor can be reached.
• The access to Dékán utca and Margit körút from Krisztina körút has not changed.

However we have created the temporary traffic alignment of Széll Kálmán tér in a way to preserve the traffic throughput capacity of the square as much as possible, traffic deceleration and minor congestions may occur on the main routes heading towards the square, particularly on the first days after the introduction of the new traffic alignment.

Last updated at 12:15 Monday, 19 January 2015