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All about the Jonkersbrug, Rotterdam, 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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Jonkersbrug, Rotterdam
Vertical clearance when closed: 3.63 meter, width: 9 meter.
Number of passable openings: 2, the highest passage opening is number: 1 (movable part) vertical clearance 3.6 m , width: 13.1 m
Note: vertical clearance compared to Channel level (-0.43 with respect to NAP), take possible water level changes into account.
Comment bridge management (NL): Fiets-voetbrug Wijdte (brugklep) 11,80m op hoogte KP+18,0m. Wijdte tussen remmingwerken.
VHF-Channel: Channel 22, radio traffic Two way
On the first working day after a recognized holiday, the bridge is not operated before 6:00 a.m. On the day preceding Ascension Day, the bridge is not operated after 22:00.
Saturday, between 06:00h and 20:00h - On demand only
Sundays and public holidays, between 11:00h and 19:00h - On demand only
Working days, between 06:00h and 22:00h - On demand only
Operating times all year round
From 01-04 until 20-04:
On the first working day after a recognized holiday, the bridge is not operated before 6:00 a.m. On the day preceding Ascension Day, the bridge is not operated after 22:00.
Saturday, between 06:00h and 20:00h - On demand only
Sundays and public holidays, between 11:00h and 19:00h - On demand only
Working days, between 06:00h and 22:00h - On demand only
From 21-04 until 26-04:
On the first working day after a recognized holiday, the bridge is not operated before 6:00 a.m. On the day preceding Ascension Day, the bridge is not operated after 22:00.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 06:00h and 22:00h - On demand only
Saturday, between 06:00h and 20:00h - On demand only
Sunday, between 11:00h and 19:00h - On demand only
From 27-04 until 04-05:
On the first working day after a recognized holiday, the bridge is not operated before 6:00 a.m. On the day preceding Ascension Day, the bridge is not operated after 22:00.
Saturday, between 06:00h and 20:00h - On demand only
Sundays and public holidays, between 11:00h and 19:00h - On demand only
Working days, between 06:00h and 22:00h - On demand only
From 05-05 until 07-06:
On the first working day after a recognized holiday, the bridge is not operated before 6:00 a.m. On the day preceding Ascension Day, the bridge is not operated after 22:00.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 06:00h and 22:00h - On demand only
Saturday, between 06:00h and 20:00h - On demand only
Sunday, between 11:00h and 19:00h - On demand only
From 08-06 until 08-06:
On the first working day after a recognized holiday, the bridge is not operated before 6:00 a.m. On the day preceding Ascension Day, the bridge is not operated after 22:00.
Saturday, between 06:00h and 20:00h - On demand only
Sundays and public holidays, between 11:00h and 19:00h - On demand only
Working days, between 06:00h and 22:00h - On demand only
From 09-06 until 30-10:
On the first working day after a recognized holiday, the bridge is not operated before 6:00 a.m. On the day preceding Ascension Day, the bridge is not operated after 22:00.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 06:00h and 22:00h - On demand only
Saturday, between 06:00h and 20:00h - On demand only
Sunday, between 11:00h and 19:00h - On demand only
From 31-10 until 31-03:
On the first working day after a recognized holiday, the bridge will not be operated before 6:00 a.m. On December 24 and 31, the bridge is not operated after 6 p.m.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 06:00h and 22:00h - On demand only
Saturday, between 06:00h and 20:00h - On demand only
Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Administrator
Gemeente Rotterdam
Postbus 70012
3000 KP Rotterdam
Administrator visiting address
Coolsingel 40 Rotterdam
Phone: 010-4179111
Data updated: 02 April 2025, 20:46 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.