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All about the Kwadijkerbrug, Purmerend, 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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Kwadijkerbrug, Purmerend
Vertical clearance when closed: 1.45 meter, width: 6.5 meter.
Number of openings: 1
Note: vertical clearance compared to Channel level (-0.5 with respect to NAP), take possible water level changes into account.
VHF-Channel: channel not specified
At all times, telephone contact the bridgekeeper via 06-10969093.
All days, between 09:30h and 11:30h - On demand only
All days, between 14:30h and 16:30h - On demand only
Operating times all year round
From 01-01 until 15-04:
On call, request 24 hours in advance via tel 06 10969093.
On Dec 24 and Dec 31 until 4:00.
Holidays, between 00:00h and 23:50h - No service
Saturday, Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 09:00h and 17:00h - On demand only
From 16-04 until 15-10:
At all times, telephone contact the bridgekeeper via 06-10969093.
All days, between 09:30h and 11:30h - On demand only
All days, between 14:30h and 16:30h - On demand only
From 16-10 until 31-12:
On call, request 24 hours in advance via tel 06 10969093.
On Dec 24 and Dec 31 until 4:00.
Weekends and holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 09:00h and 17:00h - On demand only
Administrator
Gemeente Edam-Volendam
Postbus 180
1130 AD Volendam
Administrator visiting address
W. van der Knoopdreef 1 Volendam
Phone: 0299-398398
Data updated: 21 Mei 2025, 13:49 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.