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 Verlaatsbrug / Verlaatsbrug, Leeuwarden, 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 1.26 meter | Width 8.00 meter |
* = operation on request via 058 - 29 25 888 (at least 2 hours in advance) (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) ** = * for commercial shipping only VHF channel 78
* = operation on request via 058 - 29 25 888 (at least 2 hours in advance) (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) ** = * for commercial shipping only New Year's Day no service VHF channel 78
* = operation on request via 058 - 29 25 888 (at least 2 hours in advance) (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) ** = * for commercial shipping only VHF channel 78
* = operation on request via 058 - 29 25 888 (at least 2 hours in advance) (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) ** = * for commercial shipping only 2nd Easter day service as on Sunday King's Day has no different operating times
* = operation on request via 058 - 29 25 888 (at least 2 hours in advance) (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) ** = * for commercial shipping only Ascension Day ministry as on Thursday VHF channel 78
* = operation on request via 058 - 29 25 888 (at least 2 hours in advance) (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) ** = * for commercial shipping only 2nd Pentecost day service as on Sunday VHF channel 78
* = operation on request via 058 - 29 25 888 (at least 2 hours in advance) (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) ** = * for commercial shipping only VHF channel 78
* = operation on request via 058 - 29 25 888 (at least 2 hours in advance) (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) ** = * for commercial shipping only VHF channel 78
* = operation on request via 058 - 29 25 888 (at least 2 hours in advance) (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) ** = * for commercial shipping only VHF channel 78
* = operation on request via 058 - 29 25 888 (at least 2 hours in advance) (accessible from 08:30 to 16:00) ** = * for commercial shipping only 1st and 2nd Christmas no service New Year's Day (31-12) and the day before Christmas Day (24-1

Data updated: 30 September 2026, 11:49 uur
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