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 Waaiersluis, brug over sluiskolk, 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?
Als je de Waterkaart Live app gebruikt, kun je zelf vaarroutes plannen en opslaan. Daarbij houdt de route rekening met de hoogte van bruggen (en sluizen) op je route. Het gebruik van de routeplanner is eenvoudig, op deze pagina leggen we uit hoe het werkt. Deutsche Version โฆ
Waterkaart.net is nu uitgebreid met de Inland ENC navigatiekaarten van Rijkswaterstaat. Ze bevatten zeer veel details over het water. Je kunt deze heel makkelijk als een extra kaartlaag aanzetten. Zo werkt dat. Deutsche Version ๐ฉ๐ช | English version ๐ฌ๐ง IENC โฆ
Goed nieuws voor wie door Noord-Holland vaart: vanaf nu kun je via Waterkaart Live automatisch brugopeningsverzoeken laten sturen. Zo wordt varen een stuk makkelijker en hoef je minder te wachten. Je hoeft alleen de Netwerk-AIS functie aan te schakelen. Zo werkt dat. โฆ
Waaiersluis, brug over sluiskolk
Vertical clearance when closed: meter, width: 11.5 meter.
Number of openings: 1
Note: vertical clearance compared to Channel level, take possible water level changes into account.
VHF-Channel: channel not specified
Request 24 hours in advance during office hours via 06 53314484.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 00:00h and 23:59h
Operating times all year round
From 31-03 tot 31-03:
Request 24 hours in advance during office hours via 06 53314484.
Weekdays and Saturdays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - On demand only
From 01-04 until 31-05
All days, between 09:00h and 19:00h
From 01-06 until 31-08
Weekdays and weekends, between 09:00h and 20:00h
Closed on public holidays
From 01-09 until 31-10
Weekdays and weekends, between 09:00h and 19:00h
Closed on public holidays
From 01-11 tot 30-03:
Request 24 hours in advance during office hours via 06 53314484.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 00:00h and 23:59h
Administrator
Hoogheemraadschap De Stichtse Rijnlanden
Postbus 550
3990 GJ Houten
Administrator visiting address
Poldermolen 2 Houten
Phone: 030-6345700
Data updated: 08 November 2024, 11:39 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.