Joe's Bridge, World War II road bridge in Lommel, Belgium
This canal bridge spans across the Bocholt-Herentals waterway, connecting both sides with its metallic structure near the Belgian-Dutch border.
British forces secured this strategic crossing point on September 10, 1944, preventing German troops from detonating the explosives attached to its structure.
The bridge received its name from Lieutenant Colonel J.O.E. Vandeleur, who commanded the Irish Guards during its capture in World War II.
Visitors can access the bridge site via Vaartstraat in Lommel, where informational panels detail the events of Operation Market Garden.
Engineers from the 615th Field Squadron constructed an additional Bailey bridge next to the original structure to support increased military traffic.
Location: Lommel
GPS coordinates: 51.23941,5.37852
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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