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All about the Vallaatsbrug, 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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Vallaatsbrug
Vertical clearance when closed: 0.8 meter, width: 6.96 meter.
Number of openings: 1
Note: vertical clearance compared to Channel level, take possible water level changes into account.
VHF-Channel: Channel 20, radio traffic Two way
Mon to Sat: 9-17 hrs: On call. Calling from 058 - 29 25 888. Option 4 (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) 2 hours in advance a call must be requested.
Holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h
Weekdays and Saturdays, between 09:00h and 17:00h - On demand only
Operating times all year round
From 31-03 tot 31-03:
Mon to Sat: 9-17 hrs: On call. Calling from 058 - 29 25 888. Option 4 (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) 2 hours in advance a call must be requested.
Weekdays and Saturdays, between 09:00h and 17:00h - On demand only
From 01-04 until 31-05
All days, between 09:00h and 12:00h
All days, between 13:00h and 16:15h
All days, between 17:15h and 19:00h
From 01-06 until 31-08
Weekdays and weekends, between 09:00h and 12:00h
Closed on public holidays
Weekdays and weekends, between 13:00h and 16:15h
Closed on public holidays
Weekdays and weekends, between 17:15h and 20:00h
Closed on public holidays
From 01-09 until 31-10
Weekdays and weekends, between 09:00h and 12:00h
Closed on public holidays
Weekdays and weekends, between 13:00h and 16:15h
Closed on public holidays
Weekdays and weekends, between 17:15h and 19:00h
Closed on public holidays
From 01-11 tot 30-03:
Mon to Sat: 9-17 hrs: On call. Calling from 058 - 29 25 888. Option 4 (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) 2 hours in advance a call must be requested.
Holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h
Weekdays and Saturdays, between 09:00h and 17:00h - On demand only
Administrator
Gemeente Súdwest Fryslân
Postbus 10000
8600 HA Sneek
Administrator visiting address
Marktstraat 15 Sneek
Phone: 0515-489000
Data updated: 21 November 2024, 17:08 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.