K Bridge, Truss bridge in Budapest District III, Hungary
K Bridge is a steel truss bridge measuring about 98 meters long that connects Óbuda Island with the Buda side of the city. The structure uses exposed metal framework and carries both vehicle and pedestrian traffic across the water.
The bridge opened in 1955, built from quickly assemblable military bridge components to give the southern part of Óbuda Island a direct rail link to the Óbuda Gas Works and the shipyard. Its single-track industrial spur branched off the Óbuda-Gázgyár station and crossed the Danube branch at an angle. Rail service over the bridge ended in 1989, the tracks were lifted in 2000, and the deck now carries road traffic controlled by alternating signals.
The name K Bridge comes from its K-shaped lattice truss, not from a person. In summer, visitors reach the Sziget Festival on Óbuda Island by crossing it. The Italian singer Jovanotti filmed the video for Mi fido di te here, and Nicky Jam filmed Live It Up on the bridge.
The bridge is easily reached from Filatorigát HÉV station and functions as a key crossing for pedestrians and vehicles in this part of the city. The walkway is spacious and the open design provides clear views of the surroundings.
Traces of old railway tracks remain visible on the bridge surface, reminding visitors of when trains directly served the island. These remnants tell a story of the location's industrial past.
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