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 Sluiskil, verkeers-/spoorbrug, 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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Sluiskil,-verkeers--/spoorbrug
Vertical clearance when closed: 7 meter, width: 27 meter.
Number of openings: 1
Note: vertical clearance compared to Channel level, take possible water level changes into account.
VHF-Channel: Channel 11, radio traffic Two way
Application system in which shipping takes precedence over rail traffic.
Holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Saturday, Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h
Working days, between 00:00h and 07:40h
Working days, between 08:00h and 16:40h
Working days, between 17:00h and 23:59h
Operating times all year round
From 01-04 until 04-05:
Application system in which shipping takes precedence over rail traffic.
Holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Saturday, Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h
Working days, between 00:00h and 07:40h
Working days, between 08:00h and 16:40h
Working days, between 17:00h and 23:59h
From 05-05 until 28-05:
Application system in which shipping takes precedence over rail traffic.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 00:00h and 07:40h
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 08:00h and 16:40h
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 17:00h and 23:59h
Saturday, Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h
From 29-05 until 31-03:
Application system in which shipping takes precedence over rail traffic.
Holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Saturday, Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h
Working days, between 00:00h and 07:40h
Working days, between 08:00h and 16:40h
Working days, between 17:00h and 23:59h
Currently the bridge is OPENED
Foto: RijkswaterstaatAdministrator
Rijkswaterstaat Zee en Delta
Administrator visiting address
Kennedylaan 1 4538 AE Terneuzen
Phone: 088-7974960
Data updated: 02 April 2025, 14:58 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.