Practical guide for 15 March with traffic restrictions and weather forecast

Between 14 March and 15 March, due to the commemorations organised for the anniversary of Hungary’s 1848 Revolution in different districts of Budapest, the Budapest Metropolitan Police informs locals that temporary traffic restrictions can be anticipated in the capital. Here is some practical information about 15 March focusing on districts affected by restrictions and the weather expected on this day.

Traffic closures and restrictions

As Police.hu declares, traffic restrictions can be expected on 15 March, and parking is forbidden in a number of streets in the capital from Tuesday until Friday evening.

1. Parking restrictions

Parking is forbidden in the following streets in the 5th district from 14 March 8 p.m. to 15 March 8 p.m.:

• in Alkotmány Street from Kossuth Square to Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street
• in Balassi Bálint Street between Kossuth Square and Balaton Street
• on Széchenyi quay between Markó Street and Kossuth Square

As Marcius15.kormany.hu reports, on Kossuth Square, the hoisting of the national flag starts at 9 a.m. on 15 March in which János Áder, President of the Republic of Hungary, also participates. Then, at 2 p.m., Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is going to give a speech.

Meanwhile, family programmes welcome visitors to the castle district where traditional Hungarian specialities can be tried. However, among others, the Museum of Military History and the National Archives of Hungary also organise programmes for the visitors. On 16 March, the Holy Crown of Hungary can be visited in the Parliament.

Parking restrictions are in force in the 8th and 9th districts from 14 March 10 a.m. until 15 March 6 p.m. in the following streets:

• on Museum Boulevard where diverse programmes welcome the visitors in the Hungarian National Museum from 10 a.m.
• in Puskin Street
• in Bródy Sándor Street
• in Treffort Street
• in Pollack Mihály Square
• in Ötpacsirta Street and Reviczky Street

2. Total closures to transport

On 15 March, the Buda Castle district is closed to transportation due to the programmes taking place there. Closure can be also expected on Museum Boulevard between Kálvin Square and Astoria from 4 a.m. to 3 p.m. on 15 March. Between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m., Szentkirályi Street, along with Puskin Street, Museum Street, and Bródy Street are also closed to transportation.