Local services
Passenger vehicles will continue to be allowed to use the overpass without restriction, while lorries up to 12 tonnes will be allowed to use the overpass with a 30-metre following distance. Local bus services of DKV Zrt. will operate on a new route from the date of introduction of the restriction. On Friday, 3rd of November 2023, the current weight limit of 20 tonnes will be replaced by a weight limit of 12 tonnes on the section of the road between the junction of Highway 4 and the Lion Office Center on Vágóhíd Street.
The weight limitation will be introduced by the experts of the Hungarian Public Road Nonprofit Zrt. (Magyar Közút Nonprofit Zrt.) on the basis of the results of the regular annual bridge inspection and the expert static target analysis in order to maintain safe traffic. The company’s experts will continue to monitor the condition of the bridge.
Drivers of vehicles affected by the weight restriction are requested to check the restriction with the company’s website at www.utinform.hu before driving. It is also advisable to use a navigation and community car app to plan the optimal route.
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The transport function of Vágóhíd Street is of particular importance as it provides a link between the eastern and western parts of the city. The Municipality of Debrecen has already initiated the renovation of Vágóhíd Street and the Vágóhíd Street overpass over railway line 100 at the competent ministry and at the Hungarian Public Road Nonprofit Ltd. (Magyar Közút Nonprofit Zrt.).
For a long time, the Municipality of Debrecen has been using all possible means to create opportunities for the renovation of the overpass and has continuously expressed its strong demand for the necessary renovation works on the state-owned bridge. As a result of this, the Ministry of Construction and Transport (as the contractor), with the support of the Government, is planning to upgrade the Debrecen-Nyíregyháza railway line No. 100 and related facilities, including the Vágóhíd Street level crossing.
The investment is a priority project for the national economy and the construction permit procedure is being carried out accordingly. The permit plans have been finalised, including the construction of a new 2×1 lane bridge structure next to the Vágóhíd Street overpass, which will carry an undivided pedestrian and cycle path on the northern side of the overpass. The old bridge structure will be demolished once the new one is completed.
On the basis of Government Decision No. 1300/2023 (VII.19.) on road infrastructure development for access to Debrecen’s economic zones, the Ministry of Construction and Transport has launched a public procurement procedure for the preparation of the development of Debrecen Road No. 4814, the bridge over the railway over Vágóhíd Street and the related road network, including the preparation of the design. This will include the preparation of a study design, a road safety impact assessment and the necessary environmental protection works. This essentially involves the preparation and capacity increase of the 2×2 lane 2×2 lane bridge structure on Vágóhíd Street. An additional 2×1 lane bridge structure would be built next to the newly constructed bridge, thus ensuring the future 2×2 lane 2×2 lane along the entire length of Vágóhíd Street.
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Following the information, DKV Zrt. immediately made the necessary proposals for the modification of the route, which will continue to allow access to the economic, commercial and educational institutions in the vicinity of Vágóhíd Street.
On Friday 3rd of November 2023, from the start of operation, local bus services 15, 15Y, 30, 30A, 30N and night services 90Y will be operated temporarily on a diversionary route in both directions.
The timetable will be kept under review and will be adjusted if significant delays occur due to increased traffic on the diversion route. Passengers can find out the timetable and exact position of buses in real time via the Menetrend.app.
Buses 15H, 15YH and 30H:
During the restriction period, buses 15H, 15YH and 30H will run through the Lion Office Center during shift changes to serve the travel needs of the office park. The buses will run via Zsibogó in the direction of Attila Square and Vágóhíd Street in the direction of Diószegi Road.
The diversion route for buses 15 and 15Y is in the direction of Széna Square/Bayk András Street:
The buses will continue on the original route until the Szent Anna Street stop and then on the route Szent Anna Street – Wesselényi Street – Homokkerti overpass – Mikepércsi Street – Monostorpályi Street – Vécsey Street – Galamb Street – Vágóhíd Street. The buses will continue on the original route from the Zsibogó stop. The bus service will continue without using the stops at Vágóhíd Street, overpass and Vágóhíd Street. Buses will stop at all stops on the diversion route.
Diversion route for lines 15 and 15Y in the direction of Doberdó Street:
The buses will run on the original route to Rigó Street stop, then on the diversion route Vágóhíd Street – Galamb Street – Vécsey Street – Monostorpályi Road – Mikepércsi Road – Homokkerti Overpass – Wesselényi Street – Szent Anna Street. Buses No 15 and 15Y will continue to operate from Attila Square stop on the original route. The bus services will not stop at Zsibogó and Vágóhíd Street during the diversion. The buses will stop at all bus stops on the diversion route.
The diversion route for buses 30, 30A and 30N is in the direction of Bánk/Borzán Gáspár Street:
The buses will continue on the original route until the Main Railway Station (Nagyállomás) stop, and then on the route Homokkerti Overpass – Mikepércsi Road – Monostorpályi Road – Vécsey Street – Galamb Street – Vágóhíd Street. The buses will continue on the original route from the Zsibogó stop. The bus service will continue without using the stops at Wesselényi Street; Vágóhíd Street, Overpass and Vágóhíd Street. Buses will stop at all stops on the diversion route.
The diversion route for buses 30, 30A and 30N in the direction of the Ice Hall / Main Railway Station (Nagyállomás):
The buses will continue on the original route to Rigó utca stop, then on the diversion route Vágóhíd Street – Galamb Street – Vécsey Street – Monostorpályi Road – Mikepércsi Road – Homokkerti Overpass — Petőfi Square. Buses 30 and 30A will continue on the original route after the Main Railway Station (Nagyállomás) stop. The bus services will continue to operate without stops at Zsibogó, Vágóhíd Street and Wesselényi Street. Buses will stop at all stops on the diversion route.
The diversion route of the night bus 90Y is in the direction of Pósa Street:
The bus will continue on the original route to Rigó Street, then on the diversion route Vágóhíd Street – Galamb Street – Szabó Kálmán Street – Mikepércsi Street – Homokkerti overpass – Wesselényi Street – Hajnal Street. The night service will take passengers from the Hajnal Street stop along the original route. During the diversion the bus will run without stops at Zsibogó and Vágóhíd Street.
Source: debrecen.hu | Photo credit: Pixabay
