In 14 weeks, the Rijkswaterstaat will prepare the Spooldersluis and the Spooldersluis bridge in Zwolle for the future. The drone video below provides an impressive view of the work. Local residents had the chance to observe the work during an open day.
The video shows how large cranes hoist various parts of the Spooldersluis bridge. First the balance, which moves above the bridge like the arms of a scale. Then the bridge leaf: the movable flap with the roadway.
Like the lock doors, these bridge parts are transported over the water to a yard for complete renovation. We will also thoroughly address the rest of the Spoolde lock complex. Thus, we will replace the moving works of both the lock and the bridge and modernize the operation and control.
Local Residents Care
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Rijkswaterstaat and the contractor combination Le Chêne (Van den Herik, BAM and Spie) opened the lock area for local residents from the Spoolde neighborhood. The interest was great. About 100 local residents followed a route where they received explanations at various points. Not only about technology but also about ecological measures.
‘We received a lot of positive feedback,’ says environmental manager Lisanne Treskes from Rijkswaterstaat. ‘We notice that local residents, young and old, care about the lock. They find it interesting to see what is happening here and are very interested. It is nice that we can involve the community in the work.’