Baanhoek Bridge cycle path reopens after emergency reinforcements
Cyclists and drivers in Dordrecht can breathe easier as the Baanhoek Bridge’s cycle path reopens following urgent repairs. The temporary closure, needed for safety due to weak spots in the steel structure, disrupted local traffic but is now resolved.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Baanhoek Bridge, Dordrecht/Sliedrecht |
| Issue | Weak spots in steel structure |
| Action Taken | Reinforcement and welding of cracks |
| Date of Reopening | March 21, 2026 |
| Previous Restriction | Cycle path closed to incidental car traffic |
| Authority Responsible | Rijkswaterstaat |
Rijkswaterstaat manages the Netherlands’ main waterways and infrastructure, including bridges like the Baanhoek Bridge. Their role involves ensuring safety and functionality, often requiring rapid responses to structural issues to minimize disruptions for civilians and emergency services.
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Baanhoek Bridge: incidental car traffic restrictions on cycle path lifted
Published on: March 24, 2026, 09:48 AM
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, work was carried out on the cycle path of the Baanhoek Bridge. The restrictions for incidental car traffic are therefore no longer necessary and have been lifted.
During the renovation work on the Papendrecht Bridge, the cycle path on the Baanhoek Bridge is being made available to emergency and rescue services. Rijkswaterstaat commissioned calculations to determine whether the cycle path is strong enough for use by emergency service vehicles.
Weak spots in Baanhoek Bridge
During an inspection of the bridge, weak spots were found in the steel structure. On March 5, it was decided for safety reasons to immediately close the cycle path to incidental car traffic.
Reinforcement measures
On Saturday, March 21, reinforcement measures were carried out. Parts of the steel structure of the cycle bridge supports were replaced. At the same time, a crack in the structure was welded shut. The restriction on incidental car traffic is no longer necessary, and the restrictions on the cycle path on the Sliedrecht and Dordrecht sides have been removed.