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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 Waalwijk, brug over buitenhoofd, 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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Waalwijk, brug over buitenhoofd
Vertical clearance when closed: 4.5 meter, width: 9 meter.
Number of openings: 1
Note: vertical clearance compared to NAP, take possible water level changes into account.
VHF-Channel: channel not specifiedFrom 31-03 tot 31-03:
Request additional fences before 18:00 on tel. 0416-332479.
Saturday, between 07:00h and 09:00h - On demand only
Saturday, between 09:00h and 11:00h
Saturday, between 12:00h and 17:00h - On demand only
Sundays and public holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 06:00h and 19:00h
Working days, between 19:00h and 21:00h - On demand only
From 01-04 tot 26-04:
Request additional fences before 18:00 on tel. 0416-332479.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 06:00h and 19:00h
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 19:00h and 21:00h
Saturday, between 07:00h and 09:00h - On demand only
Saturday, between 09:00h and 11:00h
Saturday, between 12:00h and 17:00h - On demand only
Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
From 27-04 tot 04-05:
Request additional fences before 18:00 on tel. 0416-332479.
Holidays, Saturday, between 07:00h and 09:00h
Holidays, Saturday, between 09:00h and 11:00h
Holidays, Saturday, between 12:00h and 17:00h
Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 06:00h and 19:00h
Working days, between 19:00h and 21:00h - On demand only
From 05-05 tot 08-05:
Request additional fences before 18:00 on tel. 0416-332479.
Saturday, between 07:00h and 09:00h - On demand only
Saturday, between 09:00h and 11:00h
Saturday, between 12:00h and 17:00h - On demand only
Sundays and public holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 06:00h and 19:00h
Working days, between 19:00h and 21:00h - On demand only
From 09-05 tot 18-05:
Request additional fences before 18:00 on tel. 0416-332479.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 06:00h and 19:00h
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 19:00h and 21:00h
Saturday, between 07:00h and 09:00h - On demand only
Saturday, between 09:00h and 11:00h
Saturday, between 12:00h and 17:00h - On demand only
Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
From 19-05 tot 19-05:
Request additional fences before 18:00 on tel. 0416-332479.
Saturday, between 07:00h and 09:00h - On demand only
Saturday, between 09:00h and 11:00h
Saturday, between 12:00h and 17:00h - On demand only
Sundays and public holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 06:00h and 19:00h
Working days, between 19:00h and 21:00h - On demand only
From 20-05 tot 30-03:
Request additional fences before 18:00 on tel. 0416-332479.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 06:00h and 19:00h
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 19:00h and 21:00h
Saturday, between 07:00h and 09:00h - On demand only
Saturday, between 09:00h and 11:00h
Saturday, between 12:00h and 17:00h - On demand only
Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Administrator
Gemeente Waalwijk
Postbus 10150
5140 GB Waalwijk
Administrator visiting address
Taxandriaweg 6 Waalwijk
Phone: 0416-683456
Data updated: 21 November 2024, 17:08 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.