How does crossing a movable bridge work?
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 Burgemeester Peterssluis, brug over binnenhoofd, 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 4.2 meter | Width 12 meter |
| VHF-Channel 22 | Phone number 0164-277494 |
From 01-01 until 31-03
On 24/12 and 31/12: Start time if it falls Monday to Friday: 6:00. Start time if it falls on a Saturday: 08:00. Start time when it falls on a Sunday: 10:00. Close time Monday to Friday: 6:00. Closing time if it falls on Saturday or Sunday 16:00 hours. Close two hours earlier than original time, no additional bridge control possible.From 01-04 until 26-04
Working days: between 06:00 and 20:00From 27-04 until 23-05
Working days and Holidays: between 06:00 and 20:00From 24-05 until 30-09
Working days: between 06:00 and 20:00From 01-10 until 23-12
On 24/12 and 31/12: Start time if it falls Monday to Friday: 6:00. Start time if it falls on a Saturday: 08:00. Start time when it falls on a Sunday: 10:00. Close time Monday to Friday: 6:00. Closing time if it falls on Saturday or Sunday 16:00 hours. Close two hours earlier than original time, no additional bridge control possible.On 24-12
All days: between 06:00 and 18:00On 25-12
On 24/12 and 31/12: Start time if it falls Monday to Friday: 6:00. Start time if it falls on a Saturday: 08:00. Start time when it falls on a Sunday: 10:00. Close time Monday to Friday: 6:00. Closing time if it falls on Saturday or Sunday 16:00 hours. Close two hours earlier than original time, no additional bridge control possible.From 26-12 until 30-12
On 24/12 and 31/12: Start time if it falls Monday to Friday: 6:00. Start time if it falls on a Saturday: 08:00. Start time when it falls on a Sunday: 10:00. Close time Monday to Friday: 6:00. Closing time if it falls on Saturday or Sunday 16:00 hours. Close two hours earlier than original time, no additional bridge control possible.On 31-12
All days: between 06:00 and 18:00
Administrator visiting address
Jacob Obrechtlaan 4 Bergen op Zoom
Phone number: 0164-277000
Data updated: 24 September 2026, 14:34 uur
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