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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 Nijkerkersluis, brug over benedenhoofd, 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 7.12 meter | Width 10 meter |
| VHF-Channel 18 | Phone number 088-7974333 |
Currently the bridge is CLOSED
From 01-01 until 31-03
Shipping must be present at the lock at least 15 minutes before closing time to still be used. There is a peak closure (only) for the bridge from 07:00 hrs. 09:00 hrs. and from 16:00 hrs. When offering commercial shipping during peak closing, recreational sailing is allowed.From 01-04 until 26-04
Shipping must be present at the lock at least 15 minutes before closing time to still be used. There is a peak closure (only) for the bridge from 07:00 hrs. 09:00 hrs. and from 16:00 hrs. When offering commercial shipping during peak closing, recreational sailing is allowed.From 27-04 until 23-05
Shipping must be present at the lock at least 15 minutes before closing time to still be used. There is a peak closure (only) for the bridge from 07:00 hrs. 09:00 hrs. and from 16:00 hrs. When offering commercial shipping during peak closing, recreational sailing is allowed.From 24-05 until 31-10
Shipping must be present at the lock at least 15 minutes before closing time to still be used. There is a peak closure (only) for the bridge from 07:00 hrs. 09:00 hrs. and from 16:00 hrs. When offering commercial shipping during peak closing, recreational sailing is allowed.From 01-11 until 23-12
Shipping must be present at the lock at least 15 minutes before closing time to still be used. There is a peak closure (only) for the bridge from 07:00 hrs. 09:00 hrs. and from 16:00 hrs. When offering commercial shipping during peak closing, recreational sailing is allowed.On 24-12
All days: between 07:30 and 19:00From 25-12 until 30-12
Shipping must be present at the lock at least 15 minutes before closing time to still be used. There is a peak closure (only) for the bridge from 07:00 hrs. 09:00 hrs. and from 16:00 hrs. When offering commercial shipping during peak closing, recreational sailing is allowed.On 31-12
All days: between 10:00 and 18:00
Administrator visiting address
Zuiderwagenplein 2 Lelystad
Phone number: 088-7973700
Data updated: 24 September 2026, 14:34 uur
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