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Renovation work may start soon on Budakeszi út, with big costs and a long timeline for the changes. A plan is also being discussed for a bus lane as part of the work, and officials talked about how the road may change for people who use it every day. More details: Budakeszi út renovation.
A major bridge move happened in Budapest: an 80-year-old steel railway bridge was lifted in one big piece. This kind of work can make travel harder for a short time, but it helps keep rail lines safe. Source: steel railway bridge lifted.
Public health and city life news also made headlines: leaders warned about reports of a new harmful drug use in Budapest and said more help and safer action are needed. Source: drug alarm in Budapest.
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