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 Schoterbrug, 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 9.95 meter | Width 12 meter |
| VHF-Channel 18 | Phone number 0235115141 |
Planned openings
Today: 13:30 until 13:36 (Planned)
Today: 13:37 until 13:43 (Planned)
Today: 14:33 until 14:39 (Planned)
Today: 15:04 until 15:10 (Planned)
Today: 15:35 until 15:41 (Planned)
From 01-04 until 05-04
On working days; 06:00 - 07:15 one transit/commercial shipping, from north has priority (not in construction holidays). If you want to go through the city, please report this before 21:00. Mariphone channel 18. Bridge doesn't have a radio, communication runs through the Nautical Traffic Manager. Call Harbor Service Haarlem for this.From 06-04 until 04-05
On working days; 06:00 - 07:15 one transit/commercial shipping, from north has priority (not in construction holidays). If you want to go through the city, please report this before 21:00. Mariphone channel 18. Bridge doesn't have a radio, communication runs through the Nautical Traffic Manager. Call Harbor Service Haarlem for this.From 05-05 until 13-05
On working days; 06:00 - 07:15 one transit/commercial shipping, from north has priority (not in construction holidays). If you want to go through the city, please report this before 21:00. Mariphone channel 18. Bridge doesn't have a radio, communication runs through the Nautical Traffic Manager. Call Harbor Service Haarlem for this.From 14-05 until 31-10
On working days; 06:00 - 07:15 one transit/commercial shipping, from north has priority (not in construction holidays). If you want to go through the city, please report this before 21:00. Mariphone channel 18. Bridge doesn't have a radio, communication runs through the Nautical Traffic Manager. Call Harbor Service Haarlem for this.From 01-11 until 31-03
Limited bridge service on working days between Christmas and New Year, only operation from 09:00 - 16:00 hours. Mariphone channel 18. Bridge doesn't have a radio, communication runs through the Nautical Traffic Manager. Call Harbor Service Haarlem for this. Mon to Fri: 06:00-07:00: One passage from the Schoterbrug for professional sailing only southward, not in the construction holiday. 18:30-22:00: Until 22:00 in the city, for passage through the city no later than 21:00 present for the Waarderbrug(bridge 2) or the Buitenrustbrug (bridge 8). Sat: Until 15:30 in the city, for passage through the city no later than 14:00 present for the Waarderbrug(bridge 2) or the Buitenrustbrug (bridge 8).
Administrator visiting address
Spaarndamseweg 1 Haarlem
Phone number: 023-5115141
Data updated: 19 Januari 2026, 15:13 uur
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