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 Luijendijksluisbrug, 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?
| Vertical clearance when closed meter | Width 3.3 meter |
| VHF-Channel - | Phone number 06-20435986 |
From 01-01 until 04-04
Working days and Holidays: closedOn 05-04
Working days: closedFrom 06-04 until 15-04
Working days and Holidays: closedFrom 16-04 until 15-10
All days: closedFrom 16-10 until 25-12
Working days and Holidays: closedFrom 26-12 until 31-12
Working days: closedAdministrator visiting address
Stationsplein 136 Heerhugowaard
Phone number: 072 5828282
Data updated: 21 Oktober 2026, 13:20 uur
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