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 Overstap, fietsbrug, 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 2.6 meter | Width 7.5 meter |
| VHF-Channel - | Phone number 0527-613912 |
From 01-01 until 31-03
On request only, requests on tel. 0527-613912.From 01-04 until 05-04
Saturday: between 07:30 and 12:30From 06-04 until 23-05
Saturday: between 07:30 and 12:30On 24-05
Saturday: between 07:30 and 12:30From 25-05 until 31-10
Saturday: between 07:30 and 12:30From 01-11 until 25-12
On request only, requests on tel. 0527-613912.From 26-12 until 31-12
On request only, requests on tel. 0527-613912.
Administrator visiting address
Harmen Visserplein 1 Emmeloord
Phone number: 0527-633911
Data updated: 21 Oktober 2026, 13:20 uur
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