The municipality does not yet know whether the defect has anything to do with the renovation. “We investigate whether it falls under the warranty,” said a spokesperson. It is not yet clear how long the bridge will remain open.
The GRAARREBERSLUIS is more than a hundred years old and was ready for several repairs a few years ago. In October 2023, the bridge with a huge crane was hoisted back in place after a thorough makeover. It would not have been possible for a year to cross at that location.