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 Kwakelbrug, Woerden, 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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Kwakelbrug, Woerden
Vertical clearance when closed: 1.2 meter, width: 8.2 meter.
Number of openings: 1
Note: vertical clearance compared to Channel level, take possible water level changes into account.
VHF-Channel: channel not specified
Request on call at least 24 hours in advance via 14 0348.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 09:00h and 16:30h
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 17:30h and 20:00h
Saturday, between 09:00h and 13:00h - On demand only
Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Operating times all year round
From 31-03 tot 31-03:
Request on call at least 24 hours in advance via 14 0348.
Saturday, between 09:00h and 13:00h - On demand only
Sundays and public holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 09:00h and 16:30h - On demand only
Working days, between 17:30h and 20:00h - On demand only
From 01-04 tot 17-04:
Request on call at least 24 hours in advance via 14 0348.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 09:00h and 16:30h
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 17:30h and 20:00h
Saturday, between 09:00h and 13:00h - On demand only
Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
From 18-04 until 04-05
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 09:00h and 16:30h
Sunday, between 10:00h and 16:30h
Weekends and holidays, between 17:30h and 18:00h
Working days, between 17:30h and 20:00h
From 05-05 until 08-05
Sundays and public holidays, between 10:00h and 16:30h
Weekdays and Saturdays, between 09:00h and 16:30h
Weekends and holidays, between 17:30h and 18:00h
Working days, between 17:30h and 20:00h
From 09-05 until 18-05
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 09:00h and 16:30h
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 17:30h and 20:00h
Saturday, Sunday, between 17:30h and 18:00h
Sunday, between 10:00h and 16:30h
On 19-05 (Eerste pinksterdag)
Sundays and public holidays, between 10:00h and 16:30h
Weekdays and Saturdays, between 09:00h and 16:30h
Weekends and holidays, between 17:30h and 18:00h
Working days, between 17:30h and 20:00h
From 20-05 until 31-05
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 09:00h and 16:30h
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 17:30h and 20:00h
Saturday, Sunday, between 17:30h and 18:00h
Sunday, between 10:00h and 16:30h
From 01-06 until 31-08
Sunday, between 10:00h and 16:30h
Weekdays and Saturdays, between 09:00h and 16:30h
Weekdays and weekends, between 17:30h and 20:00h
Closed on public holidays
From 01-09 until 26-10
Saturday, Sunday, between 17:30h and 18:00h
Sunday, between 10:00h and 16:30h
Weekdays and Saturdays, between 09:00h and 16:30h
Working days, between 17:30h and 20:00h
From 27-10 tot 30-03:
Request on call at least 24 hours in advance via 14 0348.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 09:00h and 16:30h
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 17:30h and 20:00h
Saturday, between 09:00h and 13:00h - On demand only
Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Administrator
Gemeente Woerden
Postbus 45
3440 AA Woerden
Administrator visiting address
Blekerijlaan 14 Woerden
Phone: 0348-428911
Data updated: 22 November 2024, 12:28 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.