Suurhoff Bridge Towards Maasvlakte Partially Closed Due to Cracks in the Structure

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The western Suurhoff Bridge on the A15 has been partially closed by Rijkswaterstaat "for safety reasons" after cracks were found in one of the bridge's main girders during an inspection. To reduce the load on the bridge, the two lanes in the direction of the Maasvlakte have been closed with immediate effect. Traffic is now being diverted onto the hard shoulder. According to Rijkswaterstaat, the cracks affect the stability and load-bearing capac…

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Once again, defects have been discovered in a major bridge carrying a motorway: cracks have been observed in the western Suurhoff Bridge towards the Maasvlakte, reports Rijkswaterstaat. They are located in one of the main girders. For safety reasons, the road authority is closing the two regular lanes. All traffic must use the hard shoulder.

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During an inspection of the western Suurhoff Bridge (A15), Rijkswaterstaat observed several cracks. Consequently, measures are being taken immediately at the important bridge towards the Maasvlakte. Starting today, traffic will be diverted onto the hard shoulder and the two regular lanes will remain closed.

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The old Suurhoff Bridge on the A15, the main bridge towards the Maasvlakte, has been partially closed after cracks were discovered in one of the load-bearing components during an inspection. Rijkswaterstaat is taking immediate action for safety reasons. "This is going to hit freight transport hard."