All about the Nijkerkersluis: service times, location and contact details. On the water map below do you see this lock complex in its immediate vicinity. On the right on this page you will find the locking times, additional information and the telephone numbers and VHF channels.
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For seasoned water sports enthusiasts it is a simple procedure, but if you are not yet experienced on the water, entering and exiting the lock can be an impressive experience. How does it work, where do you moor, what should you pay attention to?
Nijkerkersluis
Puntdeuren
Width: 9.5 meter, length: 90 meter.
Lock length: 90 meter.
Threshold depth downstream/outside: 3 meter, threshold depth up/inside: 3 meter.
Navigation must be present at the lock at least 15 minutes before closing time in order to still be shifted.
There is a peak closure (only) on weekdays for recreational shipping for the bridge from 07:00 - 09:00 and from 16:00 - 18:00.
When offering commercial shipping during the rush hour closure, recreational shipping is allowed to pass along.
Weekends and holidays, between 09:00h and 19:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 20:00h
Operating times all year round
From 01-01 until 31-03:
Navigation must be present at the lock at least 15 minutes before closing time in order to still be shifted.
There is a peak closure (only) on weekdays for recreational shipping for the bridge from 07:00 - 09:00 and from 16:00 - 18:00.
When offering commercial shipping during the rush hour closure, recreational shipping is allowed to pass along.
Holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Saturday, Sunday, between 10:00h and 18:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 20:00h
From 01-04 until 20-04:
Navigation must be present at the lock at least 15 minutes before closing time in order to still be shifted.
There is a peak closure (only) on weekdays for recreational shipping for the bridge from 07:00 - 09:00 and from 16:00 - 18:00.
When offering commercial shipping during the rush hour closure, recreational shipping is allowed to pass along.
Weekends and holidays, between 09:00h and 19:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 20:00h
From 21-04 until 26-04:
Navigation must be present at the lock at least 15 minutes before closing time in order to still be shifted.
There is a peak closure (only) on weekdays for recreational shipping for the bridge from 07:00 - 09:00 and from 16:00 - 18:00.
When offering commercial shipping during the rush hour closure, recreational shipping is allowed to pass along.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 06:00h and 20:00h
Saturday, Sunday, between 09:00h and 19:00h
From 27-04 until 04-05:
Navigation must be present at the lock at least 15 minutes before closing time in order to still be shifted.
There is a peak closure (only) on weekdays for recreational shipping for the bridge from 07:00 - 09:00 and from 16:00 - 18:00.
When offering commercial shipping during the rush hour closure, recreational shipping is allowed to pass along.
Weekends and holidays, between 09:00h and 19:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 20:00h
From 05-05 until 07-06:
Navigation must be present at the lock at least 15 minutes before closing time in order to still be shifted.
There is a peak closure (only) on weekdays for recreational shipping for the bridge from 07:00 - 09:00 and from 16:00 - 18:00.
When offering commercial shipping during the rush hour closure, recreational shipping is allowed to pass along.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 06:00h and 20:00h
Saturday, Sunday, between 09:00h and 19:00h
From 08-06 until 08-06:
Navigation must be present at the lock at least 15 minutes before closing time in order to still be shifted.
There is a peak closure (only) on weekdays for recreational shipping for the bridge from 07:00 - 09:00 and from 16:00 - 18:00.
When offering commercial shipping during the rush hour closure, recreational shipping is allowed to pass along.
Weekends and holidays, between 09:00h and 19:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 20:00h
From 09-06 until 31-10:
Navigation must be present at the lock at least 15 minutes before closing time in order to still be shifted.
There is a peak closure (only) on weekdays for recreational shipping for the bridge from 07:00 - 09:00 and from 16:00 - 18:00.
When offering commercial shipping during the rush hour closure, recreational shipping is allowed to pass along.
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 06:00h and 20:00h
Saturday, Sunday, between 09:00h and 19:00h
From 01-11 until 23-12:
Navigation must be present at the lock at least 15 minutes before closing time in order to still be shifted.
There is a peak closure (only) on weekdays for recreational shipping for the bridge from 07:00 - 09:00 and from 16:00 - 18:00.
When offering commercial shipping during the rush hour closure, recreational shipping is allowed to pass along.
Holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Saturday, Sunday, between 10:00h and 18:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 20:00h
On 24-12
All days, between 07:30h and 19:00h
From 25-12 until 30-12:
Navigation must be present at the lock at least 15 minutes before closing time in order to still be shifted.
There is a peak closure (only) on weekdays for recreational shipping for the bridge from 07:00 - 09:00 and from 16:00 - 18:00.
When offering commercial shipping during the rush hour closure, recreational shipping is allowed to pass along.
Holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Saturday, Sunday, between 10:00h and 18:00h
Working days, between 06:00h and 20:00h
On 31-12
All days, between 07:30h and 19:00h
Administrator
Rijkswaterstaat Midden-Nederland
Postbus 600
8200 AP Lelystad
Administrator visiting address
Zuiderwagenplein 2 Lelystad
Phone: 088-7973700
Data updated: 02 April 2025, 20:46 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.
