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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?
All about the Arkervaartbrug (in N301), 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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| Vertical clearance when closed 0.8 meter | Width 7 meter |
| VHF-Channel 12 | Phone number 033-2451207 |
From 01-05 until 13-05
Recreational craft that want to go through the Arkervaart Bridge can make an appointment by telephone (033-2451207) for a bridge opening, this can also be done by radio (channel 12) in the aforementioned times. General ¿ Professional shipping can agree (if possible) with the lock guard another time for operating the Arkervaart bridge. ¿ At wind force 8 and above no control of the bridges. ¿ For further information via Mariphone Channel 12 ¿ P.S. you must take into account that the lockkeeper, due to circumstances at the lock, Which could be abandoned at the Arkervaart Bridge. N The Arkervaartbrug is slammed for recreation from Monday to Friday Between 7:00 and 9:00 and after 4:00.From 14-05 until 31-08
Recreational craft that want to go through the Arkervaart Bridge can make an appointment by telephone (033-2451207) for a bridge opening, this can also be done by radio (channel 12) in the aforementioned times. General ¿ Professional shipping can agree (if possible) with the lock guard another time for operating the Arkervaart bridge. ¿ At wind force 8 and above no control of the bridges. ¿ For further information via Mariphone Channel 12 ¿ P.S. you must take into account that the lockkeeper, due to circumstances at the lock, Which could be abandoned at the Arkervaart Bridge. N The Arkervaartbrug is slammed for recreation from Monday to Friday Between 7:00 and 9:00 and after 4:00.From 01-09 until 30-04
Recreational craft that want to go through the Arkervaart Bridge can make an appointment by telephone (o33-2451207) for a bridge opening, this can also be done by radio (channel 12) in the aforementioned times. General ¿ Professional shipping can agree (if possible) with the lock guard another time for operating the Arkervaart bridge. ¿ At wind force 8 and above no control of the bridges. ¿ For further information via Mariphone Channel 12 ¿ P.S. you must take into account that the lockkeeper, due to circumstances at the lock, Which could be abandoned at the Arkervaart Bridge. NB The Arkervaartbrug is streaked for recreational sailing from Monday to Friday Between 7:00 and 9:00 and after 4:00.
Administrator visiting address
Markt 11 Arnhem
Phone number: 026-3599111
Data updated: 09 Juni 2026, 09:50 uur
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