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 Middenweteringbrug, 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 1 meter | Width 9.1 meter |
| VHF-Channel - | Phone number 0294-293224 |
From 01-01 until 04-04
For the Dutch Navy and the Middenweteringbrug the bridgekeeper call by a push button at the bridge. For the Heul and the Geuzen Bridge, call the bridgekeeper by putting a €2.00 coin in a vending machine on the Heul Bridge. If there is no service after 30 minutes, please call 06-10709640.On 05-04
For the Dutch Navy and the Middenweteringbrug the bridgekeeper call by a push button at the bridge. For the Heul and the Geuzen Bridge, call the bridgekeeper by putting a €2.00 coin in a vending machine on the Heul Bridge. If there is no service after 30 minutes, please call 06-10709640.From 06-04 until 15-04
For the Dutch Navy and the Middenweteringbrug the bridgekeeper call by a push button at the bridge. For the Heul and the Geuzen Bridge, call the bridgekeeper by putting a €2.00 coin in a vending machine on the Heul Bridge. If there is no service after 30 minutes, please call 06-10709640.From 16-04 until 15-06
All days and Holidays: between 13:30 and 16:30From 16-06 until 31-08
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: between 13:30 and 16:30From 01-09 until 15-10
All days: between 13:30 and 16:30From 16-10 until 25-12
For the Dutch Navy and the Middenweteringbrug the bridgekeeper call by a push button at the bridge. For the Heul and the Geuzen Bridge, call the bridgekeeper by putting a €2.00 coin in a vending machine on the Heul Bridge. If there is no service after 30 minutes, please call 06-10709640.From 26-12 until 31-12
For the Dutch Navy and the Middenweteringbrug the bridgekeeper call by a push button at the bridge. For the Heul and the Geuzen Bridge, call the bridgekeeper by putting a €2.00 coin in a vending machine on the Heul Bridge. If there is no service after 30 minutes, please call 06-10709640.
Administrator visiting address
Croonstadtlaan 111 Mijdrecht
Phone number: 0297-291616
Data updated: 13 Januari 2026, 09:30 uur
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