Merwede Bridge Closed for Days at the End of September for New Asphalt
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Reformatorisch Dagblad
The Merwedebrug will be closed from Thursday evening, September 24, to Monday morning, September 28, to apply a new layer of asphalt that is thinner and lighter than the current one. This will make the bridge 400 tons lighter, "which is necessary to ensure the bridge can be used safely during the construction of the new Merwedebrug," says Rijkswaterstaat. RWS warns road users of up to an hour of extra travel time.
The Merwede Bridge near Gorinchem will be completely closed for three days. Rijkswaterstaat is replacing the asphalt with a lighter and thinner layer. Traffic must take a detour and expect an extra hour of travel time.
After the three-day closure of the Merwede Bridge (A27) near Gorinchem, during which a new layer of asphalt is being sprayed onto the bridge deck, the maximum speed will be lowered to 70 km/h. This is necessary due to the height differences created in the bridge deck by the work.
The Merwedebrug will be completely closed for three days. Rijkswaterstaat is replacing the asphalt with a lighter and thinner layer, necessary for the construction of the new bridge next to it. Traffic must take a detour and should expect up to an hour of extra travel time. The closure lasts from Thursday evening at 9:00 PM until Monday night at 5:00 AM. Rijkswaterstaat is building a new bridge right next to the Merwedebrug. The piling and vibr…
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