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 Kettingbrug, 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 2.64 meter | Width 6.98 meter |
| VHF-Channel - | Phone number unknown |
From 01-01 until 14-03
Mon to Sat: 7-9 hours: Professional sailing on call only. Mon to Fri: 9-18 h: On call. On call. Calling at 058-29 25 888. Option 4 (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) 2 hours in advance a call must be requested. On 24/12 and 31/12 close as Saturday evening, except if this falls on Sunday.From 15-03 until 19-03
Mon to Sat: 7-9 hours: Professional sailing on call only. Mon to Fri: 9-18 h: On call. On call. Calling at 058-29 25 888. Option 4 (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) 2 hours in advance a call must be requested.From 20-03 until 30-04
Mon to Mon: 7-9 hours: Professional sailing on call only. Calling at 058-29 25 888. Option 4 (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) 2 hours in advance a call must be requested.From 01-05 until 31-05
Mon to Mon: 7-9 hours: Professional sailing on call only. Mon to Sun: 18-19: On call. Calling at 058-29 25 888. Option 4 (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) 2 hours in advance a call must be requested.From 01-06 until 31-08
Mon to Mon: 7-9 hours: Professional sailing on call only. Mon to Sun: 19-20 hours: On call. Calling at 058-29 25 888. Option 4 (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) 2 hours in advance a call must be requested.From 01-09 until 30-09
Mon to Mon: 7-9 hours: Professional sailing on call only. Mon to Sun: 18-19: On call. Calling at 058-29 25 888. Option 4 (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) 2 hours in advance a call must be requested.From 01-10 until 31-10
Mon to Mon: 7-9 hours: Professional sailing on call only. Calling at 058-29 25 888. Option 4 (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) 2 hours in advance a call must be requested.From 01-11 until 23-12
Mon to Sat: 7-9 hours: Professional sailing on call only. Mon to Fri: 9-18 h: On call. On call. Calling at 058-29 25 888. Option 4 (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) 2 hours in advance a call must be requested. On 24/12 and 31/12 close as Saturday evening, except if this falls on Sunday.On 24-12
All days: between 07:00 and 09:00 - Commercial shipping On demand onlyFrom 25-12 until 30-12
Mon to Sat: 7-9 hours: Professional sailing on call only. Mon to Fri: 9-18 h: On call. On call. Calling at 058-29 25 888. Option 4 (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) 2 hours in advance a call must be requested. On 24/12 and 31/12 close as Saturday evening, except if this falls on Sunday.On 31-12
All days: between 07:00 and 09:00 - Commercial shipping On demand onlyAdministrator visiting address
Koningstraat 13, 9101 LP Dokkum
Phone number: 0519 298 888
Data updated: 05 Juni 2026, 13:26 uur
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