The biggest ever expressway renovation of Hungary will start on 12 April.

The employees of MKIF Hungarian Concession Infrastructure Development Plc. will start the so-called levelling up works on the M3 and M7 motorways. In 2023, they will work in as many as 67 locations.

Works will be carried out on the M1, M15, M3, M30, M35, M4, M7 and M8 express roads.

This year we will replace 297 km and 2 million square metres of old, worn out pavement in need of repair with new asphalt, including the top layer and, where necessary, also the bonding layer underneath. We will also repair deeper structural parts if justified by their condition. We plan to lay more than 330 thousand tonnes of new asphalt this year alone.

The full levelling up process will last for three years, until 2025. Across the country, 200 bridges and flyovers will be renewed, including four major bridges: the Rába (M1), the Tisza bridge (M3), the Köröshegy Valley Bridge (M7) and the Pentele Bridge (M8). At 50-60 junctions, the drainage systems and any slope failures will also be fixed. Furthermore, we will also renovate 30 rest stops.

We will improve the roofs of the buildings and toilets, replace and repair machinery, thus increasing operational safety and simplifying operations. We will also put new furniture in these rest stops, replacing the outdated wooden street furniture. In addition, we will plant trees and place selective waste containers in the rest stops. Where necessary, we will also replace wildlife fencing on both sides of the motorways.

The biggest express road renovation in Hungary’s history will of course involve diversions and traffic restrictions.

We try to organise the work in time and space to minimise inconvenience. The whole renovation will start after Easter, and there will be no planned works on the M7 between the capital and Lake Balaton during the holiday period.

All diversions will be communicated in a timely and continuous manner via our website, Facebook page and ÚTINFORM.

The works are necessary to ensure that travellers can use the road in good condition. Please follow our website and always check the current traffic situation before departure and plan longer journeys during the renovations.

We kindly ask for your understanding and support during the renovations. We work for you.

MKIF Zrt. wishes you a safe journey!