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 brug Slikkendam, 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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brug Slikkendam
Vertical clearance when closed: 3.5 meter, width: 4.1 meter.
Number of openings: 1
Note: vertical clearance compared to Meerpeil, take possible water level changes into account.
VHF-Channel: channel not specified
If you would like to go through the lock during this period, ask at least 24 hours in advance, via telephone number 06 - 21 10 39 38 (on working days until 17:00).
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 09:00h and 17:00h
Saturday, Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h
Operating times all year round
From 31-03 tot 31-03:
If you would like to go through the lock during this period, ask at least 24 hours in advance, via telephone number 06 - 21 10 39 38 (on working days until 17:00).
Weekends and holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 09:00h and 17:00h - On demand only
From 01-04 until 26-04
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 09:00h and 20:00h
Saturday, Sunday, between 09:00h and 19:00h
From 27-04 until 08-05
Weekends and holidays, between 09:00h and 19:00h
Working days, between 09:00h and 20:00h
From 09-05 until 18-05
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 09:00h and 20:00h
Saturday, Sunday, between 09:00h and 19:00h
On 19-05 (Eerste pinksterdag)
Weekends and holidays, between 09:00h and 19:00h
Working days, between 09:00h and 20:00h
From 20-05 until 31-05
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 09:00h and 20:00h
Saturday, Sunday, 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
Saturday, Sunday, between 09:00h and 19:00h
Working days, between 09:00h and 20:00h
From 01-11 tot 30-03:
If you would like to go through the lock during this period, ask at least 24 hours in advance, via telephone number 06 - 21 10 39 38 (on working days until 17:00).
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 09:00h and 17:00h
Saturday, Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h
Administrator
Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland
Postbus 156
2300 AD Leiden
Administrator visiting address
Archimedesweg 1 Leiden
Phone: 071-3063063
Data updated: 21 November 2024, 10:01 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.