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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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Nijkerkersluis, brug over benedenhoofd
Vertical clearance when closed: 7.12 meter, width: 10 meter.
Number of openings: 1
Note: vertical clearance compared to Meerpeil, take possible water level changes into account.
Comment bridge management (NL): Doorvaarthoogte tov NAP: 7,02m
VHF-Channel: Channel 18, radio traffic Two way
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 7:00 p.m. bridge and from 16:00 to 18:00 p.m.
When offering professional shipping during peak closing, recreational sailing is allowed.
Holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h
Saturday, Sunday, between 10:00h and 18:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 20:00h
Operating times all year round
From 01-01 tot 30-03:
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 7:00 p.m. bridge and from 16:00 to 18:00 p.m.
When offering professional shipping during peak closing, recreational sailing is allowed.
Holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h
Saturday, Sunday, between 10:00h and 18:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 20:00h
From 31-03 tot 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 7:00 p.m. bridge and from 16:00 to 18:00 p.m.
When offering professional shipping during peak closing, recreational sailing is allowed.
Weekends and holidays, between 10:00h and 18:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 20:00h
From 01-04 tot 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 7:00 p.m. bridge and from 16:00 to 18:00 p.m.
When offering professional shipping during peak closing, recreational sailing is allowed.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 06:00h and 20:00h
Saturday, Sunday, between 09:00h and 19:00h
From 27-04 tot 08-05:
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 7:00 p.m. bridge and from 16:00 to 18:00 p.m.
When offering professional shipping during peak closing, recreational sailing is allowed.
Weekends and holidays, between 09:00h and 19:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 20:00h
From 09-05 tot 18-05:
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 7:00 p.m. bridge and from 16:00 to 18:00 p.m.
When offering professional shipping during peak closing, recreational sailing is allowed.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 06:00h and 20:00h
Saturday, Sunday, between 09:00h and 19:00h
From 19-05 tot 19-05:
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 7:00 p.m. bridge and from 16:00 to 18:00 p.m.
When offering professional shipping during peak closing, recreational sailing is allowed.
Weekends and holidays, between 09:00h and 19:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 20:00h
From 20-05 tot 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 7:00 p.m. bridge and from 16:00 to 18:00 p.m.
When offering professional shipping during peak closing, recreational sailing is allowed.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 06:00h and 20:00h
Saturday, Sunday, between 09:00h and 19:00h
From 01-11 tot 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 7:00 p.m. bridge and from 16:00 to 18:00 p.m.
When offering professional shipping during peak closing, recreational sailing is allowed.
Holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h
Saturday, Sunday, between 10:00h and 18:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 20:00h
On 24-12
All days, between 07:30h and 19:00h
From 25-12 tot 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 7:00 p.m. bridge and from 16:00 to 18:00 p.m.
When offering professional shipping during peak closing, recreational sailing is allowed.
Holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h
Saturday, Sunday, between 10:00h and 18:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 20:00h
On 31-12
All days, between 07:30h and 19:00h
Currently the bridge is CLOSED (bridge deck horizontal)
Foto: Menno van BeelenAdministrator
Rijkswaterstaat Midden-Nederland
Postbus 600
8200 AP Lelystad
Administrator visiting address
Zuiderwagenplein 2 Lelystad
Phone: 088-7973700
Data updated: 05 December 2024, 17:04 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.