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All about the Algerabrug (2), location, opening hours and contact details. On the water map below do you see the bridge in its immediate vicinity. On the right on this page you will find the operating times of this bridge, if available the maritime radio data and telephone numbers, and any additional instructions.
 
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The Netherlands has more than 1500 movable bridges. What rules do you have to observe when passing, when do you have to wait, what do the lights mean and how do you ensure that the bridge keeper notices you?
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Algerabrug-(2)
Vertical clearance when closed: 7.11 meter, width: 23.5 meter.
Number of openings: 1
Note: vertical clearance compared to NAP, take possible water level changes into account.
VHF-Channel: channel not specified
Bridge openings on call only if requested no later than 4 hours in advance at the operation of the Algerabrug/Lock via VHF 22 Mariphone Channel or the telephone number 010
Recreational boat control (sailing boats) every 20 minutes over the whole hour. In the case of professional sailing, waiting sailboats are allowed to ride.
Saturday, between 06:00h and 10:00h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Saturday, between 18:00h and 20:00h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Weekends and holidays, between 10:00h and 18:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 06:45h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Working days, between 09:00h and 15:30h
Working days, between 18:30h and 20:00h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Operating times all year round
From 01-04 until 20-04:
Bridge openings on call only if requested no later than 4 hours in advance at the operation of the Algerabrug/Lock via VHF 22 Mariphone Channel or the telephone number 010
Recreational boat control (sailing boats) every 20 minutes over the whole hour. In the case of professional sailing, waiting sailboats are allowed to ride.
Saturday, between 06:00h and 10:00h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Saturday, between 18:00h and 20:00h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Weekends and holidays, between 10:00h and 18:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 06:45h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Working days, between 09:00h and 15:30h
Working days, between 18:30h and 20:00h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
From 21-04 until 26-04:
Bridge openings on call only if requested no later than 4 hours in advance at the operation of the Algerabrug/Lock via VHF 22 Mariphone Channel or the telephone number 010
Recreational boat control (sailing boats) every 20 minutes over the whole hour. In the case of professional sailing, waiting sailboats are allowed to ride.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 06:00h and 06:45h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 09:00h and 15:30h
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 18:30h and 20:00h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Saturday, Sunday, between 10:00h and 18:00h
Saturday, between 06:00h and 10:00h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Saturday, between 18:00h and 20:00h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
From 27-04 until 30-06:
Bridge openings on call only if requested no later than 4 hours in advance at the operation of the Algerabrug/Lock via VHF 22 Mariphone Channel or the telephone number 010
Recreational boat control (sailing boats) every 20 minutes over the whole hour. In the case of professional sailing, waiting sailboats are allowed to ride.
Saturday, between 06:00h and 10:00h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Saturday, between 18:00h and 20:00h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Weekends and holidays, between 10:00h and 18:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 06:45h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Working days, between 09:00h and 15:30h
Working days, between 18:30h and 20:00h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
From 01-07 until 31-08:
Bridge openings on call only if requested no later than 4 hours in advance at the operation of the Algerabrug/Lock via VHF 22 Mariphone Channel or the telephone number 010
Recreational boat control (sailing boats) every 20 minutes over the whole hour. In the case of professional sailing, waiting sailboats are allowed to ride.
Saturday, between 06:00h and 09:00h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Saturday, between 09:00h and 18:00h
Saturday, between 18:00h and 20:00h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Sunday, between 10:00h and 18:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 06:45h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Working days, between 09:00h and 15:30h
Working days, between 18:30h and 20:00h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
From 01-09 until 31-03:
Bridge openings on call only if requested no later than 4 hours in advance at the operation of the Algerabrug/Lock via VHF 22 Mariphone Channel or the telephone number 010
Recreational boat control (sailing boats) every 20 minutes over the whole hour. In the case of professional sailing, waiting sailboats are allowed to ride.
Saturday, between 08:00h and 18:00h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Sundays and public holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 06:00h and 06:45h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Working days, between 09:00h and 15:30h
Working days, between 18:30h and 20:00h (*. Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Currently the bridge is OPENED
Foto: Menno van BeelenAdministrator
Rijkswaterstaat West-Nederland Zuid
Postbus 2232
3500 GE Utrecht
Administrator visiting address
Laan op Zuid 45 Rotterdam
Phone: 088-7970500
Data updated: 08 Mei 2025, 14:18 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.