Nijmegen, sluiscomplex Weurt, Navigation lock and bridge complex in Nijmegen, Netherlands
The Weurt lock complex is a navigation system with an integrated bridge near Nijmegen that moves vessels between different water levels. It combines a functioning lock chamber with a crossing structure, forming a complete passage for river traffic.
The complex received status as a protected national monument, reflecting its importance in Dutch engineering history. It represents a solution developed when the Netherlands systematically modernized its waterway system for improved navigation.
The lock complex shows how Dutch water management works in daily practice, connecting communities through the passage between different water levels. Local boaters and workers interact here regularly, making the engineering solution tangible rather than abstract.
The complex operates year-round and boat operators coordinate passage through radio communication. Visitors can observe the lock functioning from the shoreline and watch vessels transition between the two water levels.
The lock manages the Waal river's substantial water level changes through a two-threshold design that adjusts to seasonal swings. This engineering approach allows safe operation whether the river is high or low.
Location: Nijmegen
Address: Oostkanaaldijk 382
GPS coordinates: 51.85442,5.82267
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:23
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