The sailing season 2025 has started this week, which means that it will be busier on the water. Waterway users should be aware of some restrictions and special features on the waterways in North Holland, including the Staande Mastroute.
Summer Operation
For many bridges and locks, the summer schedule applies; this usually means an extension of operating hours.
Kooybrug (N99 over Noordhollandsch Kanaal)
The Kooybrug will be operational for all shipping from April 1, 2025. The height restriction for ships with a mast height of 8.30 m will be lifted. From Friday morning, May 23 to Friday morning, May 30, 2025, the Kooybrug will be completely closed to all traffic once more. A protective layer will be applied to protect the bridge from wear and tear.
Coenbrug (A8 over the Zaan)
The Coenbrug over the Zaan will be operational again from mid-July 2025. The height restriction for ships higher than 6.20 m will then be lifted. Until then, the bridge deck and the bridges movement mechanism will be repaired.
Buitenhuizerbrug (N202 over Zijkanaal C)
On April 18, 2025, at 19:45, a spring opening will take place, allowing ships with a clearance height above 6.82 m to pass. We have analyzed the malfunction at the Buitenhuizerbrug, but the exact cause remains unclear. Read the news report Buitenhuizerbrug: spring opening on April 18, 2025 for more information.
Schipholbrug (A9 over the Ringvaart)
From April 15, 2025, the renewed and widened Schipholbrug will be back in use. Check the current operating times on the website Vaarweginformatie .
Sluizencomplex Schellingwoude
Closure of Middenkolk Oranjesluizen after sunset
From April 1, 2025, the Middenkolk of the Oranjesluizen will be closed between sunset and sunrise due to replacement of lighting. Recreational shipping cannot pass through the Oranjesluizen after sunset. This situation is expected to last until the end of May 2025.
Stewards at the Oranjesluizen in the summer
From July 12 - August 24, 2025, we will deploy stewards at the Oranjesluizen to make the lock process between commercial and recreational shipping safer and more efficient.
Bridge A9 Spaarndam over Zijkanaal C
If the Buitenhuizerbrug can be opened, the operating times of Bridge A9 Spaarndam over Zijkanaal C will be adjusted for smooth passage in both directions.
Be well prepared on the water
In addition to us, province Noord-Holland and municipalities are also waterway managers and may also have planned work.
For current information on all bridges and locks, consult Vaarweginformatie . This way you avoid surprises and sail prepared through the region.