Debrecen4U
May 13, 2026
Road Development to Reduce Traffic on Böszörményi Road and in Józsa
Construction is progressing well in Debrecen’s western district at the junction being built as the continuation of Domokos Márton Road. Bridge elements have already been installed as part of the northern bypass development, which is expected to reduce traffic on Böszörményi Road and in Józsa, including easing congestion on Elek Street and Rózsavölgyi Street. Worth nearly HUF 8 billion, the investment could be completed within a few months.
Installed bridge elements and continuous road construction mark the large-scale transport development taking place in Debrecen’s western district. The new grade-separated junction is being built as a continuation of Domokos Márton Road, and the new 1.5-kilometre section will create a direct connection to the northern bypass.
One of the key objectives of the development is to reduce traffic pressure on Böszörményi Road and traffic arriving from the direction of Józsa. According to surveys prepared by transport experts, traffic redistribution is necessary in this part of the city. “From Józsa alone, 12,000 vehicles travel to and from Debrecen during the day, and this is supplemented by traffic from Hajdúböszörmény in the order of another 10,000 vehicles. Together, these volumes place such a burden on Böszörményi Road that traffic redistribution has become essential,” explained Deputy Mayor Ákos Balázs.
The new road and junction will make it easier for motorists to access the motorway. Faster traffic flow will also be supported by the expansion of Main Road 35 into a dual carriageway, which will include roundabouts connecting at Szordasi Road and Gábor Sillye Street, as well as the northern Józsa bypass, which has already received planning permission and has completed construction plans. In connection with the investments, a public forum will also be held in Józsa in the coming weeks, where residents will be consulted about possible traffic changes and the future use of Elek Street and Rózsavölgyi Street.
In recent years, significant residential and economic developments have taken place on the western side of the city, generating increasing traffic pressure. In addition, statistics show that the number of vehicles in Hungary increased by 1.5 million between 2010 and 2025. This made the creation of a new transport corridor in the area necessary.
“It is obvious that this burden affects large cities exponentially, so we cannot simply ignore the fact that the number of vehicles is increasing, meaning something must be done about transport. In Debrecen, transport developments have now been progressing for 10 years in line with an appropriate strategy and concept,” highlighted Mayor László Papp.
The relief road section linking Main Roads 354 and 33 is being constructed with nearly HUF 8 billion in state funding, and motorists could begin using it within a few months.
Source and photo credit: dehir.hu
