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All about the Zeesluisbrug, 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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Zeesluisbrug
Vertical clearance when closed: 3.13 meter, width: 4.78 meter.
Number of openings: 1
Note: vertical clearance compared to Channel level (-0.52 with respect to NAP), take possible water level changes into account.
VHF-Channel: channel not specifiedFrom 20-04 until 30-04:
Operation on request via 06 11 45 61 70 (available Mon-Fri 08:30-16:00) 2 hours in advance must be requested and on call.
All days, between 09:00h and 20:00h - On demand only
From 01-05 until 30-09:
Full and half-hour service.
Sundays and public holidays, between 08:00h and 10:00h
Sundays and public holidays, between 17:00h and 19:00h
Weekdays and Saturdays, between 08:00h and 12:00h
Weekdays and Saturdays, between 14:00h and 17:00h
Weekdays and Saturdays, between 19:00h and 20:00h
From 01-10 until 19-04:
Operation on request via 06 11 45 61 70 (available Mon-Fri 08:30-16:00) 2 hours in advance must be requested and on call.
Holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Weekdays and weekends, between 09:00h and 20:00h - On demand only
Closed on public holidays
Administrator
Gemeente Súdwest Fryslân
Postbus 10000
8600 HA Sneek
Administrator visiting address
Marktstraat 15 Sneek
Phone: 0515-489000
Data updated: 02 April 2025, 20:46 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.