Rijkswaterstaat has announced that the emergency repair of the Houtens footbridge over the Wilhelminakanaal will take longer than expected. The bridge, which serves pedestrians and cyclists, will remain closed to those users until Monday, 8 December 2025. Marine traffic is not affected. The repair, carried by contractor Orion, involves fixing a damaged hydraulic cylinder that controls the bridge’s opening and closing. After removing the part, inspectors found more extensive damage, extending the repair timeline. While the bridge is closed, pedestrians and cyclists must use the nearby lifting bridge at Son, accessed via Kanaaldijk Noord or Ekkersrijt. For further details, visit the Maintenance Maas and Canals page.
Source: Rijkswaterstaat
https://www.rijkswaterstaat.nl/nieuws/archief/2025/11/herstel-brug-houtens-son-duurt-tot-en-met-8-december-2025
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