Furthermore, the province of North Holland will provide an extra operation of the Cruquius Bridge that day between 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM. For shipping, an additional opening of the Buitenhuizer Bridge is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM, during which the bridge on the A9 at Spaarndam will also be operated. The operation times of the Cruquius Bridge that day can be found at Navigation Information .

Operation times on April 18, 2025

• 7:15 PM: Bridge on the A9 Spaarndam (over Zijkanaal C) towards Noordzeekanaal
• 7:45 PM: Buitenhuizer Bridge
• 8:15 PM: Bridge on the A9 Spaarndam (over Zijkanaal C) towards Haarlem

Operation times on April 22, 2025

• 10:30 AM: Bridge on the A9 Spaarndam (over Zijkanaal C) towards Noordzeekanaal
• 11:00 AM: Buitenhuizer Bridge
• 11:30 AM: Bridge on the A9 Spaarndam (over Zijkanaal C) towards Haarlem

Planning extra openings

We continue to work on a broader plan to open the Buitenhuizer Bridge more frequently starting in May 2025. This is partly due to the extended no-operation period of the Schiphol Bridge. These extra openings require the deployment of specialized staff on-site and are dependent on technical and operational feasibility. Keep an eye on Navigation Information for updates on opening times and further developments.

Consequences for road traffic (N202)

Depending on the number of ships waiting for the bridge on April 18 and 22, the waiting time for road traffic on the N202 may be longer than during a regular bridge opening.

Status of Buitenhuizer Bridge malfunction

Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer regarding the exact cause of the malfunction. The investigation continues. The malfunction analysis shows that the bridge is still unreliable but can be safely opened locally.

Be prepared to go out on the water

Safe sailing requires good preparation. The website Navigation Information indicates the times at which locks and bridges are operated and whether there are planned or unplanned disruptions.