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Groevesluis Noord, brug over bovenhoofd, in Appingedam: opening hours and contact
All about the Groevesluis Noord, brug over bovenhoofd, 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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Opening hours of nearby bridges
2. Appingedam: Nieuwedieptil (photo)
3. Appingedam: Oosterophaalbrug
4. Appingedam: De Hekel, voetbrug (photo)
5. Appingedam: Westerophaalbrug (photo)
6. Appingedam: Woldbrug (photo)
7. Appingedam: Tjamsweersterbrug (photo)
8. Appingedam: Solwerderbrug
9. Appingedam: Eelwerderbrug (photo)
10. Appingedam: Groevesluis-zuid, brug over buitenhoofd
11. Overschild (laksweerd): Groevebrug
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Marinas nearby
2. Delfzijl: W.S.V. Abel Tasman
3. Steendam: Jachthaven Boei 12
4. Steendam: Jachthaven De Otter
Bridge times Groevesluis-Noord,-brug-over-bovenhoofd
Groevesluis Noord, brug over bovenhoofd
| Vertical clearance when closed 1.1 meter | Width 8.64 meter |
Note: vertical clearance compared to Kanaalpeil (0.62 meters wrt NAP). take possible water level changes into account
| VHF-Channel 26 | Phone number 050-3164010 |
Comment: Laatste schutting begint uiterlijk een half uur voor einde bedieningstijd.
Service times this week
Weekdays and Saturday: between 08:00 and 20:00
Sunday and Holidays: between 09:00 and 19:00
Operating times all year
From 01-04 until 26-04
Weekdays and Saturday: between 08:00 and 20:00Sunday and Holidays: between 09:00 and 19:00
From 27-04 until 23-05
Weekdays and Saturday and Holidays: between 08:00 and 20:00Sunday: between 09:00 and 19:00
From 24-05 until 31-10
Weekdays and Saturday: between 08:00 and 20:00Sunday and Holidays: between 09:00 and 19:00
From 01-11 until 31-03
Holidays: closedWeekdays and Saturday: between 08:00 and 20:00
Sunday: between 09:00 and 17:00
Foto: Adrie Oosterwijk-van Spengen
Administrator
Provincie Groningen
Postbus 610
9700 AP Groningen
Administrator visiting address
St. Jansstraat 4 Groningen
Phone number: 050-3164911
Data updated: 17 Juli 2026, 13:59 uur
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