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Rijkswaterstaat examines temporary bridge for trucks near Houtribdijk
Rijkswaterstaat is examining a temporary bridge near Lelystad as a possible solution for heavy trucks wanting to use the Houtribdijk.
The dike links the area around Lelystad with the area around Enkhuizen.
The plan concerns trucks considered too heavy for the dike, though the available information does not explain the current restrictions.
Some trucks are detouring, and businesses are discussing a solution with the government.
Parliament has not approved extra money to help pay for those detours.
The temporary bridge is still being examined, and no decision to build it is stated.
Businesses and the government are discussing what can be done next.
The sources provide no article text beyond the headlines and publication details.
Rijkswaterstaat is reported to be examining a temporary bridge near Lelystad for trucks that are too heavy to use the Houtribdijk.
Entrepreneurs are reported to be discussing a solution with the government.
A separate headline says Parliament did not provide extra money for trucks having to take a detour.
The supplied sources do not explain the proposed bridge, the discussions or the funding decision in further detail.
- Who
- Rijkswaterstaat is reported to be examining a temporary bridge. Entrepreneurs are reported to be speaking with the government.
- What
- A temporary bridge is being examined as a possible solution for trucks that are too heavy to use the Houtribdijk.
- When
- The reports were published on 3 November 2026.
- Where
- Near Lelystad and the Houtribdijk, by Enkhuizen.
- Why
- The bridge is being considered for trucks that are too heavy to use the dike.
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- Publication date
- 3 November 2026
- Possible solution
- Temporary bridge
- Location
- Near Lelystad
- Affected route
- Houtribdijk
- Reported funding outcome
- Parliament did not provide extra money for detouring trucks
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Kamer komt niet over de brug met extra geld voor omrijdende vrachtwagens op Houtribdijk
Toch vrachtwagens over Houtribdijk? Ondernemers praten met overheid over oplossing
Rijkswaterstaat onderzoekt tijdelijke brug bij Lelystad, als oplossing voor te zware vrachtwagens die de dijk bij Enkhuizen willen pakken