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Long bridge closures disrupt marinas and boating clubs in North Holland
Several bridges in North Holland have been closed for a long time, disrupting access for boats.
Marinas and boating clubs are facing major problems as a result.
The effects are especially serious around Haarlem and Amsterdam.
Olaf Broeren, harbour manager at Watersportvereniging Amsterdam, says his marina may lose 70% of its visitors.
The closures matter because boaters may not be able to reach the facilities they would normally visit.
The available information does not say when the bridges will reopen or what will happen next.
Several prolonged bridge closures in North Holland are causing major problems for marinas and water sports clubs.
The effects are particularly serious for marinas in and around Haarlem and Amsterdam.
Olaf Broeren, harbour master of Watersportvereniging Amsterdam, said the club may miss 70 percent of its visitors.
- Who
- Marinas and water sports clubs in North Holland are affected.
- What
- Prolonged bridge closures are disrupting their operations and visitors.
- When
- The closures were reported on 12 October 2026; their start date is not stated.
- Where
- North Holland, particularly in and around Haarlem and Amsterdam.
- Why
- The prolonged bridge closures are causing problems; the reason for the closures is not stated.
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We may miss out on 70 percent of visitors
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- Province
- North Holland
- Affected areas
- In and around Haarlem and Amsterdam
- Potential visitor loss
- 70 percent
- Reported by
- BNR, 12 October 2026
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