Closure of the Prins Willem-Alexandersluis
The Prins Willem-Alexandersluis will be closed from February 28, 2025, 00:00 until March 4, 2025, 23:59. In case of unfavorable weather conditions, the work will be rescheduled to the period of March 7 to March 11, 2025.
- Ships up to 95 meters can pass through the Oranjesluizen (Noordkolk, Middenkolk or Zuidkolk).
- Ships between 95 and 110 meters can, with sufficient water levels, divert via the IJssel.
- There is no alternative route available for ships longer than 110 meters.
For more information, visit the website: IJ: Renovation of the Prins Willem-Alexandersluis (rijkswaterstaat.nl).
Renovation of the Krammersluis
On the website sluisplanning.rws.nl, waterway users can view scheduled lock operations. This is especially useful during the upcoming renovation of the Krammersluis.
To provide accurate information, it is important to specify the correct waypoints in your voyage notification.
- If you are traveling via the Krammersluis, please list the Krammersluis as a waypoint in your BICS voyage notification.
- If you are traveling via the Kreekraksluis, please list the Kreekraksluis as a waypoint in your voyage notification.
Complete voyage notifications allow us to provide you with the most comprehensive overview of scheduled lock operations and ensure a smooth journey.
For more information, visit the website: Krammersluizen: maintenance in and around the complex (rijkswaterstaat.nl).