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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 Spijkerbrug, 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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Spijkerbrug
Vertical clearance when closed: 4.2 meter, width: 11 meter.
Number of openings: 1
Note: vertical clearance compared to Channel level, take possible water level changes into account.
Comment bridge management (NL): Hoogte aflopend tot KP+2,40m aan de kanten.
VHF-Channel: channel not specified
Service on request. Apply at least 48 hours in advance.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, between 00:00h and 23:59h
Operating times all year round
From 01-01 tot 31-03:
Service on request. Request minimum 48 hours in advance.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, between 00:00h and 23:59h
From 01-04 tot 26-04:
To request three times daily ministry at 9:15, 12:15 and 16:15.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, between 09:15h and 09:20h
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, between 12:15h and 12:20h
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, between 16:15h and 16:20h
From 27-04 tot 30-04:
To request three times daily ministry at 9:15, 12:15 and 16:15.
Holidays, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, between 09:15h and 09:20h
Holidays, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, between 12:15h and 12:20h
Holidays, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, between 16:15h and 16:20h
From 01-05 until 31-05
All days, between 08:15h and 16:15h
From 01-06 until 30-06
Weekdays and weekends, between 08:15h and 18:15h
Closed on public holidays
From 01-07 until 31-08
Weekdays and weekends, between 08:15h and 20:15h
Closed on public holidays
From 01-09 until 30-09
Weekdays and weekends, between 08:15h and 16:15h
Closed on public holidays
From 01-10 tot 31-10:
To request three times daily ministry at 9:15, 12:15 and 16:15.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, between 09:15h and 09:20h
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, between 12:15h and 12:20h
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, between 16:15h and 16:20h
From 01-11 tot 25-12:
Service on request. Apply at least 48 hours in advance.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, between 00:00h and 23:59h
From 26-12 tot 31-12:
Service on request. Apply at least 48 hours in advance.
Holidays, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, between 00:00h and 23:59h
Administrator
Gemeente Middelburg
Postbus 6000
4330 LA Middelburg
Administrator visiting address
Lange Noordstraat 1 Middelburg
Phone: 0118-675000
Data updated: 21 November 2024, 17:08 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.