Terborg bridge closure disrupts traffic for four weeks: what you need to know
Residents and commuters in Terborg face major traffic disruptions as essential maintenance forces a full bridge closure from 20 April. Delays and diversions will affect daily travel, cycling, and shipping until 24 April.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Bridge over the Old IJssel between Etten and Terborg (Gelderland) |
| Contractor | Strukton Power (Zwolle) |
| Work Duration | 30 March – 24 April 2026 (4 weeks) |
| Phase 1 (Delays) | 30 March – 17 April (half-closure outside peak hours) |
| Phase 2 (Full Closure) | 20–24 April (24/7 closure for all traffic) |
| Diversion Route | Signposted via adjacent roads; temporary cycle/footbridge available 7:30 AM–5 PM |
| Shipping Impact | Full closure 30 March – 24 April |
| Contact | Peter van der Veeken (Environmental Manager, Rijn and IJssel Water Board) |
The Rijn and IJssel Water Board is responsible for managing waterways, bridges, and flood defenses in the region. This maintenance ensures the bridge remains safe and functional for both road users and shipping.
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Maintenance work on bridge in Terborg
On behalf of the Rijn and IJssel Water Board, construction company Strukton Power from Zwolle will carry out maintenance and replacement work on the bridge over the Old IJssel between Etten and Terborg.
Work activities
The contractor will replace, among other things, the control system, cameras, and barriers. During test phases, the bridge will regularly open and close. There will also be lorries, work traffic, and materials on the carriageway in front of the bridge.
Planned work with delays and closure
The work on and around the bridge will take a total of 4 weeks. The contractor will carry out the work in two phases.
- During phase 1, half of the carriageway will be closed with traffic controllers (outside peak hours).
- During phase 2, the road/bridge will be completely closed to all traffic, both day and night!
Traffic will be diverted via signage onto adjacent roads. Slow traffic can then use a temporary cycle/footbridge next to the existing bridge. This is between the GAMMA site and the THO site, available from approximately 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Outside these hours, a passage over the existing bridge will be kept open for pedestrians and cyclists.
Phase 1: Work with delays (outside peak hours)
Start of work: Monday, 30 March 2026 at 9:00 AM. (Already started)End of work: Friday, 17 April 2026 at approximately 3:00 PM.
Phase 2: Work with closure
Start of work: Monday, 20 April 2026 at 7:30 AM.End of work: Friday, 24 April 2026 at 5:00 PM.
For shipping, there will be a complete closure between 30 March and 24 April.
Questions
The Rijn and IJssel Water Board asks for your understanding regarding the work. If you have any questions, you can contact Peter van der Veeken, Environmental Manager at the Water Board, by email or by telephone at: (06) 5491 7519.