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All about the Westerhavensluis, Medemblik, brug over bovenhoofd, 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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Westerhavensluis, Medemblik, brug over bovenhoofd
Vertical clearance when closed: 0.9 meter, width: 7 meter.
Number of openings: 1
Note: vertical clearance compared to NAP, take possible water level changes into account.
VHF-Channel: Channel 9, radio traffic Two waySundays and public holidays, between 09:00h and 11:30h
Sundays and public holidays, between 16:00h and 18:00h
Weekdays and Saturdays, between 08:00h and 12:00h
Weekdays and Saturdays, between 13:00h and 18:00h
Operating times all year round
From 01-03 tot 31-03:
On call only, request at least 1 hour in advance via radio channel 9 or on tel. 0227-541686. Apply for Za/su/fd at least 1 day in advance.
Holidays, between 09:00h and 11:30h
Holidays, between 16:00h and 18:00h
Saturday, between 09:00h and 11:00h (Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Saturday, between 15:00h and 17:00h (Alleen op afroep.) - On demand only
Sunday, between 10:00h and 11:00h (Alleen op afroep) - On demand only
Sunday, between 16:00h and 17:00h (Alleen op afroep) - On demand only
Working days, between 08:00h and 12:00h (Alleen op afroep) - On demand only
Working days, between 13:00h and 17:00h (Alleen op afroep) - On demand only
From 01-04 until 15-10
Sundays and public holidays, between 09:00h and 11:30h
Sundays and public holidays, between 16:00h and 18:00h
Weekdays and Saturdays, between 08:00h and 12:00h
Weekdays and Saturdays, between 13:00h and 18:00h
From 16-10 tot 30-11:
On call only, request at least 1 hour in advance via radio channel 9 or on tel. 0227-541686. Apply for Za/su/fd at least 1 day in advance.
Saturday, between 09:00h and 11:00h (Alleen op afroep) - On demand only
Saturday, between 15:00h and 17:00h (Alleen op afroep) - On demand only
Sunday, between 10:00h and 11:00h (Alleen op afroep) - On demand only
Sunday, between 16:00h and 17:00h (Alleen op afroep) - On demand only
Working days, between 08:00h and 12:00h (Alleen op afroep) - On demand only
Working days, between 13:00h and 17:00h (Alleen op afroep) - On demand only
From 01-12 tot 29-02:
On call only, request at least 1 hour in advance via radio channel 9 or on tel. 0227-541686.
Working days, between 08:00h and 12:00h (Alleen op afroep) - On demand only
Working days, between 13:00h and 17:00h (Alleen op afroep) - On demand only
Administrator
Gemeente Medemblik
Postbus 7
1670 AA Medemblik
Administrator visiting address
Dam 4 Medemblik
Phone: 0227-546111
Data updated: 15 Oktober 2024, 13:10 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.