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Markerwaarddijk weight restrictions
Overview
Rijkswaterstaat announced that starting October 21, 2026, weight restrictions will be implemented on the Markerwaarddijk (N307) between Enkhuizen and Lelystad. The measure follows the discovery of cracks in the steel structures of movable bridges near the Houtribsluizen.
Heavy vehicles exceeding 15 tons or an axle load of 7.3 tons will be prohibited from using the route. Transport and Logistiek Nederland (TLN) warned that these restrictions could significantly impact transport companies in the northern Netherlands by increasing travel times, fuel costs, and mileage as drivers detour via the A6, A7, or the Afsluitdijk. Some experts suggest the restrictions may persist for years, potentially leading to increased costs for consumers.
Entities
Rijkswaterstaat · Vincent Karremans · Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer · A6 · Houtribsluizen
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 9 sourcesMarkerwaarddijk weight restrictions to impact heavy transport
Heavy vehicle restrictions will begin October 21 on the N307 Markerwaarddijk due to bridge damage, forcing long detours and increasing logistics costs for northern Netherlands transport companies.
Sources
denderjournaal.be · flevo.media · fortitudobologna.it · gemeentepelt.be · nos.nl · omroeplekstroom.nl · onssonenbreugel.nl · oud-heverlee.be · rebonieuws.nl · rgl.nl · robtv.be · rtv.be · streekstadcentraal.nl · transport-online.nl · ttm.nl · wijzuidholland.nl · zuidas.nl · zwolle.nieuws.nl