On June 16, 2025, we will start the construction of the temporary fixed bridge in Uitwellingerga. Currently, Rijkswaterstaat and Heijmans are fully preparing for the work. The expectation is that the bridge will be available for all road users in September 2025. The work will cause some disruptions.
Phase 1: Removal of the lift and ballast blocks (June 16 – July 18)
The 1st phase consists of removing the ballast blocks and the lift: the movable part of the bridge. The ballast blocks will be lowered in a controlled manner onto steel plates. They will then be demolished on-site and removed in containers. After that, the lift will be dismantled and removed via barge.
Bike path and road under the bridge closed
During phase 1, cyclists and pedestrians can continue to use the bridge. They will be directed over the bike path on the north side. However, the road will be closed for small motor vehicles during phases 1 and 2. On the following days and times, the bridge will be completely closed:
- June 26: from 07:00 – 19:00 hours
- June 27: from 07:00 – 19:00 hours
- June 30: from 07:00 – 19:00 hours
- July 9 and 10: all day
Additionally, the road under the bridge at Bregefinne will be completely closed from June 23 to July 18.
Shipping disruptions
The following disruptions apply to shipping:
Disruption under bridge Uitwellingerga, only the passage at the movable part:
- Thursday, June 26 to Friday, June 27 daily from 07:00 to 19:00 hours
- Monday, June 30 from 07:00 to 19:00 hours
- Wednesday, July 9 from 07:00 to Thursday, July 10 from 07:00 hours
- Friday, July 11, 2025 from 07:00 to 19:00 hours
- Monday, July 14 to Tuesday, July 15, 2025 daily from 07:00 to 19:00 hours
Complete disruption of bridge Uitwellingerga: Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 07:00 to 19:00 hours.
Shipping guidance will be present.
Phase 2: Installation of temporary bike bridge (July 10)
Immediately after removing the lift, a temporary fixed bike bridge will be installed over the bike path. This bridge will be transported by truck and placed in position with a crane. Cyclists and pedestrians are expected to be able to use this new bridge starting July 10.
During this phase, the road under the bridge will be closed for several more days until July 18.
Phase 3: Installation of temporary steel deck (July - September)
In the final phase, a temporary steel deck will be placed in the position of the original lift, allowing motorized traffic to use the bridge again. The deck will be transported by truck and placed with a crane. Opening for traffic is planned for the 3rd week of September.
The inconvenience in phase 3 will be further elaborated and communicated as soon as possible.
Information on disruptions
The above information is subject to change. Information about the disruptions will be indicated locally via yellow signs. Therefore, keep an eye on the signs if you use the bridge, the road under the bridge, or the waterway.
More information on the work on bridge Uitwellingerga
On the website Shipping Information you can find current information about the waterway disruptions. Visit the page Main Waterway Lemmer-Delfzijl: replacement bridge Uitwellingerga for more information about the work.