Plans Underway for Crucial New Bridge Connecting Budapest and Mohács

Published: December 04 2023

Plans are underway for the construction of a crucial new bridge connecting Budapest and Mohács in southwestern Hungary. The tender for the construction of the bridge and the connecting road network has recently closed, with several bids received. The evaluation procedure for selecting the contractor is expected to be completed by next spring.

Once the construction of the bridge over the Danube at Kalocsa is completed, the construction of the new bridge connecting Budapest and Mohács can begin. The decision on the contractor for the project is expected to be made by March 2024, considering the magnitude of the project and the possibility of an extension of the evaluation period. The evaluation criteria include company suitability, professional experience, financial compliance, and best value for money.

The tender for the bridge and road network construction has been divided into three phases: the construction of the connecting road network on the island and urban sides, and the construction of the bridge itself. The contractor will have fifty months from the signing of the contract to complete the works. As part of the project, the current two-lane 57 highway will be converted into a four-lane road, and a 2.7 km two-lane road will be built from the existing municipal road to the end of the construction phase.

The Mohács bridge is considered important both economically and in terms of living standards. It is a beneficiary project exempted from the investment freeze that was implemented last year. The bridge will contribute to improved transportation and connectivity between Budapest and Mohács, benefiting both local residents and the regional economy.

The construction of a new bridge connecting Budapest and Mohács is making progress, with the completion of the recent tender and the evaluation procedure expected to be completed by next spring. The project includes the construction of a bridge over the Danube and the development of a connecting road network. Once completed, the bridge will enhance transportation and connectivity between the two cities, providing economic benefits and improving living standards for the region.

What is the purpose of the new bridge connecting Budapest and Mohács? The purpose of the new bridge is to provide a crossing over the Danube River and improve the road network between Budapest and Mohács.

When is the expected completion date of the new bridge? The evaluation procedure for the selection of the contractor is expected to be completed by next spring, and the construction works will start soon after. It is estimated that the contractor will have fifty months from the signing of the contract to complete the works.

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When is the decision on the contractor expected to be made? The decision on which company will carry out the construction of the new bridge is expected to be made by March 2024. The evaluation criteria include the suitability of the companies and their staff, their professional experience, their financial and economic compliance, and best value for money.

What is the current status of the road network between Mohács and Budapest? The current two-lane 57 highway will be converted into a four-lane road from the roundabout in the new town to the M6 motorway. Additionally, a 2.7 km two-lane road will be built from the border of Mohács to the bridge.

Why is the new bridge important? The new bridge is considered important both economically and in terms of improving living standards in the region, as mentioned by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in his annual assessment speech.