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 Koningsbrug / Koningsbrug, 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 channel 18 Paid professional call until 10 p.m. (request before 4 p.m.) * = operation on request via the Vaaarwegtelephone at 058 - 2925888 option 4 (at least 2 hours in advance, accessible Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00, excluding public holidays)
VHF channel 18 Paid professional call until 10 p.m. (request before 4 p.m.) * = operation on request via the Vaaarwegtelephone at 058 - 2925888 option 4 (at least 2 hours in advance, accessible Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00, excluding public holidays)
VHF channel 18 Paid professional call until 10 p.m. (request before 4 p.m.) * = operation on request via the Vaaarwegtelephone at 058 - 2925888 option 4 (at least 2 hours in advance, accessible Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00, excluding public holidays)
VHF channel 18 2nd Easter day operation as on Sunday Paid professional call until 10 p.m. (application before 4 p.m.) * = 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 channel 18 Ascension Day service as on Sunday Paid professional call until 10 p.m. (application before 4 p.m.) * = operation on request
VHF channel 18 Paid professional call until 10 p.m. (request before 4 p.m.) * = operation on request via the Vaaarwegtelephone at 058 - 2925888 option 4 (at least 2 hours in advance, accessible Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00, excluding public holidays)
VHF channel 18 * = 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 channel 18 Paid professional call until 10 p.m. (before 4 p.m. request) * = 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 channel 18 * = 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 channel 18 25 and 26 December and 1 January closed 24 and 31 December service until 20:00 unless this falls on a Sunday. Paid professional call up to 10 p.m. (for request before 4 p.m.) * = On-demand operation via the Waterway telephone at 058 - 2925888 option 4 (at least 2 p.m. in advance, accessible Monday to Friday 08:30-16 p.m., excluding public holidays)

Data updated: 03 Juli 2026, 09:47 uur
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