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 Eekwerderdraaibrug, 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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Eekwerderdraaibrug
Vertical clearance when closed: 1.5 meter, width: 7.38 meter.
Number of openings: 1
Note: vertical clearance compared to Channel level, take possible water level changes into account.
Comment bridge management (NL): Zelfbediening.
VHF-Channel: channel not specifiedHolidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 08:00h and 16:00h
Saturday, Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h
Operating times all year round
On 31-03 (Eerste Paasdag)
Weekends and holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 08:00h and 16:00h ZELF
From 01-04 until 26-04
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 08:00h and 16:00h
Saturday, Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h
From 27-04 until 30-04
Weekends and holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 08:00h and 16:00h ZELF
From 01-05 until 30-09
All days, between 08:00h and 20:00h ZELF
From 01-10 until 30-03
Holidays, monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, between 08:00h and 16:00h
Saturday, Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h
Administrator
Gemeente Eemsdelta
Postbus 15
9900 AA Appingedam
Administrator visiting address
Wilhelminaweg 14 Appingedam
Data updated: 06 December 2024, 14:57 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.