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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?
All about the Molenbrug, Harmelen, 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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Molenbrug, Harmelen
Vertical clearance when closed: 1 meter, width: 5.2 meter.
Number of openings: 1
Note: vertical clearance compared to Channel level, take possible water level changes into account.
VHF-Channel: channel not specified
Just on call. Operation at least 1 hour before time request from bridgekeeper by tel. 0348 428694, bgg 14 0348.
All days, between 12:00h and 12:10h - On demand only
All days, between 15:00h and 15:10h - On demand only
All days, between 17:00h and 17:10h - On demand only
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 09:00h and 09:10h
Sunday, between 10:00h and 10:10h - On demand only
Operating times all year round
From 31-03 tot 31-03:
Request a minimum of 24 hours in advance via 14 0348.
All days, between 16:30h and 16:40h - On demand only
Sundays and public holidays, between 10:00h and 10:10h - On demand only
Weekdays and Saturdays, between 09:00h and 09:10h - On demand only
From 01-04 tot 17-04:
Request a minimum of 24 hours in advance via 14 0348.
All days, between 16:30h and 16:40h - On demand only
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 09:00h and 09:10h
Sunday, between 10:00h and 10:10h - On demand only
From 18-04 tot 04-05:
Just on call. Operation at least 1 hour before time request from bridgekeeper by tel. 0348 428694, bgg 14 0348.
All days, between 12:00h and 12:10h - On demand only
All days, between 15:00h and 15:10h - On demand only
All days, between 17:00h and 17:10h - On demand only
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 09:00h and 09:10h
Sunday, between 10:00h and 10:10h - On demand only
From 05-05 tot 08-05:
Just on call. Operation at least 1 hour before time request from bridgekeeper by tel. 0348 428694, bgg 14 0348.
All days, between 12:00h and 12:10h - On demand only
All days, between 15:00h and 15:10h - On demand only
All days, between 17:00h and 17:10h - On demand only
Sundays and public holidays, between 10:00h and 10:10h - On demand only
Weekdays and Saturdays, between 09:00h and 09:10h - On demand only
From 09-05 tot 18-05:
Just on call. Operation at least 1 hour before time request from bridgekeeper by tel. 0348 428694, bgg 14 0348.
All days, between 12:00h and 12:10h - On demand only
All days, between 15:00h and 15:10h - On demand only
All days, between 17:00h and 17:10h - On demand only
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 09:00h and 09:10h
Sunday, between 10:00h and 10:10h - On demand only
From 19-05 tot 19-05:
Just on call. Operation at least 1 hour before time request from bridgekeeper by tel. 0348 428694, bgg 14 0348.
All days, between 12:00h and 12:10h - On demand only
All days, between 15:00h and 15:10h - On demand only
All days, between 17:00h and 17:10h - On demand only
Sundays and public holidays, between 10:00h and 10:10h - On demand only
Weekdays and Saturdays, between 09:00h and 09:10h - On demand only
From 20-05 tot 26-10:
Just on call. Operation at least 1 hour before time request from bridgekeeper by tel. 0348 428694, bgg 14 0348.
All days, between 12:00h and 12:10h - On demand only
All days, between 15:00h and 15:10h - On demand only
All days, between 17:00h and 17:10h - On demand only
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 09:00h and 09:10h
Sunday, between 10:00h and 10:10h - On demand only
From 27-10 tot 30-03:
Request a minimum of 24 hours in advance via 14 0348.
All days, between 16:30h and 16:40h - On demand only
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 09:00h and 09:10h
Sunday, between 10:00h and 10:10h - On demand only
Administrator
Gemeente Woerden
Postbus 45
3440 AA Woerden
Administrator visiting address
Blekerijlaan 14 Woerden
Phone: 0348-428911
Data updated: 09 Oktober 2024, 14:31 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.