Closed Merwede Bridge Causes Significant Traffic Jams
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Algemeen Dagblad
destentor.nlThe Merwede Bridge has been open again since Saturday evening. This was reported by Rijkswaterstaat. Originally, the bridge near Gorinchem was scheduled to remain closed until Monday morning, but the work proceeded more smoothly than expected.
Last night, the Merwede Bridge on the A27 closed for three days for maintenance work. As a result, there have been ‘remarkably long traffic jams’ on many alternative routes near the bridge since this morning, an ANWB spokesperson told ANP. Those traffic jams are expected to last for several more hours.
dagelijksestandaard.nl
THE HAGUE (ANP) - The evening rush hour started early Friday for motorists wishing to cross the Waal and other rivers in the central part of the country. Because the Merwede Bridge is closed for maintenance work on Friday, there have already been "remarkably long queues" on many alternative routes since the morning...
The evening rush hour started early Friday for motorists wishing to cross the Waal and other rivers in the central part of the country. Because the Merwede Bridge is closed for maintenance work on Friday, there have been "remarkably long queues" on many alternative routes since the morning, says an ANWB spokesperson. These will likely last for hours.
The Merwede Bridge on the A27 has been closed for three days since yesterday evening. It is expected that this will cause significant disruption, particularly this afternoon. The bridge between Gorinchem and Werkendam is receiving a new road surface. The current asphalt road is being removed and replaced with a thinner layer of asphalt. This reduces the weight of the bridge, which is necessary to ensure the bridge can continue to be used safely…
A27 Closure Paralyzes Traffic Around Zaltbommel; Three Girls Sell Soft Drinks to Stranded Motorists.
The closure of the A27 near the Merwedebrug is causing major traffic problems in the region on Friday afternoon. Traffic is grinding to a complete halt around Zaltbommel, and traffic jams of tens of kilometers are forming on the A2. It is also busy on the smaller roads as people look for alternative routes. Three young girls saw the crowds as an opportunity to earn a little extra money.
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