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All about the Kwikkelsbrug, 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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Kwikkelsbrug
Vertical clearance when closed: 1.7 meter, width: 7.9 meter.
Number of openings: 1
Note: vertical clearance compared to NAP, take possible water level changes into account.
VHF-Channel: Channel 9, radio traffic INBOUND
Only on call, at least 1 hour in advance to request on tel. 0653416795 / 0227-541686.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 09:00h and 17:00h
Saturday, Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h
Operating times all year round
From 01-03 tot 31-03:
Only on call, at least 1 hour in advance to request on tel. 0653416795 / 0227-541686.
Sat/su/fd at least 1 day (24h) in advance.
Weekends and holidays, between 12:00h and 15:00h - On demand only
Working days, between 09:00h and 17:00h - On demand only
From 01-04 tot 26-04:
Operation Wrapping Bridge: 08:00 to 20:00. Operation Westerhavensluis/luisbrug: 08:00 to 19:30.
Weekdays and weekends, between 08:00h and 19:30h
Closed on public holidays
From 27-04 tot 15-10:
Operation Wrapping Bridge: 08:00 to 20:00. Operation Westerhavensluis/luisbrug: 08:00 to 19:30.
All days, between 08:00h and 19:30h
From 16-10 tot 30-11:
Only on call, at least 1 hour in advance to request on tel. 0653416795 / 0227-541686. Apply for a minimum of 1 day (24h) in advance.
Saturday, Sunday, between 12:00h and 15:00h
Working days, between 09:00h and 17:00h - On demand only
From 01-12 tot 25-12:
Only on call, at least 1 hour in advance to request on tel. 0653416795 / 0227-541686.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 09:00h and 17:00h
Saturday, Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h
From 26-12 tot 29-02:
Only on call, at least 1 hour in advance to request on tel. 0653416795 / 0227-541686.
Weekends and holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 09:00h and 17:00h - On demand only
Administrator
Stadshavens Medemblik BV
1671 AA Medemblik
Administrator visiting address
Oosterhaven 2 Medemblik
Phone: 0227-541686
Data updated: 03 December 2024, 14:31 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.