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 Harinxmabrug / van Harinxmabrug, Van Harinxmakanaal, 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 5.45 meter | Width 12.00 meter |
VHF-Canaal 18 Mon to free between 07.00 to 09.00 and 16.00 to 18.00 exclusively for commercial shipping * = operation on request via the Waterway telephone at 058 - 2925888 option 4 (at least 2 hours in advance, accessible Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00, excluding public holidays)
VHF-Canaal 18 Mon to free between 07.00 to 09.00 and 16.00 to 18.00 exclusively for commercial shipping * = operation on request via the Waterway telephone at 058 - 2925888 option 4 (at least 2 hours in advance, accessible Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00, excluding public holidays) New Year's Day no service
VHF-Canaal 18 Mon to free between 07.00 to 09.00 and 16.00 to 18.00 exclusively for commercial shipping * = operation on request via the Waterway telephone at 058 - 2925888 option 4 (at least 2 hours in advance, accessible Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00, excluding public holidays)
VHF-Canaal 18 Mon to free between 07.00 to 09.00 and 16.00 to 18.00 exclusively for commercial shipping * = operation on request via the Waterway telephone at 058 - 2925888 option 4 (at least 2 hours in advance, accessible Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00, excluding public holidays) 2nd Easter day ministry as Sunday
VHF-Canaal 18 Mon to free between 07.00 to 09.00 and 16.00 to 18.00 exclusively for commercial shipping * = operation on request via the Waterway telephone at 058 - 2925888 option 4 (at least 2 hours in advance, accessible Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00, excluding public holidays) 2nd Pentecost day service as on Sunday Ascension Day ministry as on Thursday
VHF-Canaal 18 Mon to free between 07.00 to 09.00 and 16.00 to 18.00 exclusively for commercial shipping * = operation on request via the Waterway telephone at 058 - 2925888 option 4 (at least 2 hours in advance, accessible Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00, excluding public holidays) 2nd Pentecost day service as on Sunday
VHF-Canaal 18 Mon to free between 07.00 to 09.00 and 16.00 to 18.00 exclusively for commercial shipping * = operation on request via the Waterway telephone at 058 - 2925888 option 4 (at least 2 hours in advance, accessible Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00, excluding public holidays)
VHF-Canaal 18 Mon to free between 07.00 to 09.00 and 16.00 to 18.00 exclusively for commercial shipping * = operation on request via the Waterway telephone at 058 - 2925888 option 4 (at least 2 hours in advance, accessible Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00, excluding public holidays)
VHF-Canaal 18 Mon to free between 07.00 to 09.00 and 16.00 to 18.00 exclusively for commercial shipping * = operation on request via the Waterway telephone at 058 - 2925888 option 4 (at least 2 hours in advance, accessible Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00, excluding public holidays)
VHF-Canaal 18 Mon to free between 07.00 to 09.00 and 16.00 to 18.00 exclusively for commercial shipping * = operation on request via the Waterway telephone at 058 - 2925888 option 4 (at least 2 hours in advance, accessible Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00, excluding public holidays) 1st and 2nd Christmas no service New Year's Day (31-12) and the day before Christmas Day (24-12) close as Saturday night except if this falls on Sunday
Data updated: 01 Oktober 2026, 14:17 uur
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