The Hoofdvaarweg Lemmer‑Delfzijl (HLD) officially opened on 30 May 1951, marking its 75th anniversary today. The waterway, which connects the provinces of Groningen and Friesland to the Dutch coast, was built in stages beginning in the 1930s. In 1951 the Frisian section was opened by Princess Margriet and later named the Prinses Margrietkanaal. The HLD links the Van Starkenborghkanaal and the Eemskanaal to form a single continuous route from Lemmer to Delfzijl. In 2014 management and maintenance of the Prinses Margrietkanaal were transferred to Rijkswaterstaat, reflecting the national importance of the route. The HLD remains a key corridor for commercial shipping and regional trade, and authorities plan continued investment to maintain its reliability.
Source: Rijkswaterstaat
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