The development of the Váci út office corridor will start with this step

The planned renovation of another section of Váci út is progressing with the latest step taken by the investor, BKK (Budapest Transport Centre). As stated in their announcement, they are contributing to the creation of a more liveable and sustainable urban environment: it will be possible to cycle safely on additional routes, and pavements and green spaces will be renovated, and intersections will be made barrier-free. In connection with the development, BKK has launched a public consultation, inviting the opinions, suggestions and comments of local residents and commuters, they emphasise.

From Lehel Square to Csángó Street

Váci út is a key arterial route linking the city centre with the outlying districts, and it is also one of the most important office corridors in Budapest that has developed along the route in recent decades. The overall aim of the project is to renew a section of Váci út to make it a new urban thoroughfare, making it more attractive and safer for the most vulnerable - people on foot, in bicycles, wheelchairs and the elderly - and to improve accessibility on foot and by bicycle to offices, apartments and shops along the route.

• A Váci út from Lehel Square a To Csángó street BKK will renew the pavements and green spaces; make the side street mouths safer and more accessible, and review the location of parking and loading spaces.
• The design section for the protected cycle lanes is almost 1 km long: from Csángó Street to Victor Hugo Street, where it will be directly connected to the existing cycle lanes, but may be created in a different way. The project end is at the Csángó Street intersection, but thanks to the existing service road on Váci Street, cycling will be possible from the city border to Dunyov István Street and from Véső Street to the city centre.
• High-quality, directional cycle lanes and cycle paths, typically at least 2 metres wide in each direction (and protected by built elements where possible), can be created to provide safe access by bicycle to new parts of the city. Physical separation can also make everyday cycling more attractive to people of different ages and experience levels.

Following a successful public procurement procedure and the provision of EU funding, the construction plans could be completed in the first half of 2026. Construction of the project is expected to be completed in the second half of 2027.

The views of local residents, workers and passers-by are welcome

BKK has launched a public consultation on the development of Váci út, and is looking for comments. The questionnaire can be completed until 30 April on the company's website. The results and the comments and requests will be compiled and evaluated by BKK experts, with a view to incorporating them into the planning process where possible. The design and implementation of the project is funded by the European Union under the TOP Plusz-4.1.2-23 Bringing the Table of Benefits programme.

The grant application for BKK was approved in January 2025, prior to which the company launched a conditional public procurement procedure in November 2024 to select the designer. Consultations with local authorities, NGOs, public authorities, road operators and road managers will be carried out throughout the design process.