Deák Ferenc Bridge, Highway bridge in Budapest, Hungary.
The Deák Ferenc Bridge is a highway bridge stretching about 400 meters across the Danube, connecting the southern city of Szigetszentmiklós with Budapest's inner districts. The structure is a key part of the M0 motorway ring and handles heavy traffic daily.
Construction of the bridge began in 1990 and was developed gradually to handle increasing traffic demands in the metropolitan region. Full completion with all infrastructure improvements was achieved in 2012.
The bridge is named after Ferenc Deák, a 19th-century Hungarian statesman whose name connects modern infrastructure to the nation's past. As you cross it, you can see how it fits into the daily rhythm of people traveling between the southern suburbs and the city center.
The bridge is easily accessible from the north via the M0 motorway, with traffic flowing in both directions. Peak congestion occurs during main rush hours on weekdays, especially in the mornings and afternoons.
The bridge is part of Budapest's complex network of Danube crossings and enables southern connections that would otherwise require a major detour. Without this crossing, many commuters would be forced to use alternative routes through the city center.
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