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 Wheermolenbrug, 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?
Als je de Waterkaart Live app gebruikt, kun je zelf vaarroutes plannen en opslaan. Daarbij houdt de route rekening met de hoogte van bruggen (en sluizen) op je route. Het gebruik van de routeplanner is eenvoudig, op deze pagina leggen we uit hoe het werkt. Deutsche Version โฆ
Waterkaart.net is nu uitgebreid met de Inland ENC navigatiekaarten van Rijkswaterstaat. Ze bevatten zeer veel details over het water. Je kunt deze heel makkelijk als een extra kaartlaag aanzetten. Zo werkt dat. Deutsche Version ๐ฉ๐ช | English version ๐ฌ๐ง IENC โฆ
Goed nieuws voor wie door Noord-Holland vaart: vanaf nu kun je via Waterkaart Live automatisch brugopeningsverzoeken laten sturen. Zo wordt varen een stuk makkelijker en hoef je minder te wachten. Je hoeft alleen de Netwerk-AIS functie aan te schakelen. Zo werkt dat. โฆ
Wheermolenbrug
Vertical clearance when closed: 1.1 meter, width: 6.5 meter.
Number of openings: 1
Note: vertical clearance compared to Channel level, take possible water level changes into account.
VHF-Channel: channel not specified
registration on request on 06-22503252 at least 24 hours in advance
Weekends and holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 10:00h and 15:59h - On demand only
Operating times all year round
From 31-03 tot 15-04:
registration on request on 06-22503252 at least 24 hours in advance
Holidays, between 09:00h and 13:00h
Holidays, between 14:00h and 19:00h
Saturday, Sunday, between 00:00h and 23:59h
Working days, between 10:00h and 15:59h - On demand only
From 16-04 until 01-09
Weekends and holidays, between 09:00h and 13:00h
Weekends and holidays, between 14:00h and 19:00h
Working days, between 09:15h and 15:00h
Working days, between 19:00h and 20:00h
From 02-09 until 15-10
Saturday, Sunday, between 14:00h and 18:59h
Weekdays and weekends, between 09:00h and 12:59h
Closed on public holidays
Weekdays and weekends, between 13:00h and 13:59h - No service
Closed on public holidays
Working days, between 14:00h and 15:59h
Working days, between 16:00h and 17:44h - No service
Working days, between 17:45h and 18:59h
From 16-10 tot 30-03:
registration on request on 06-22503252 at least 24 hours in advance
Weekends and holidays, between 00:00h and 23:59h - No service
Working days, between 10:00h and 15:59h - On demand only
Currently the bridge is OPENED
Administrator
Gemeente Purmerend
Postbus 15
1440 AA Purmerend
Administrator visiting address
Purmersteenweg 42 Purmerend
Phone: 0299-452452
Data updated: 06 December 2024, 14:57 uur, all data comes directly from Rijkswaterstaat systems.