Prinses Marijkesluizen, Lock system in Buren, Netherlands
The Prinses Marijkesluizen consists of two lock chambers and a floodgate that regulate water flow between the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal and Lek River.
The design of Prinses Marijkesluizen was completed before World War II, but construction finished in 1952 under engineer J.P. Josephus Jitta's supervision.
The lock system represents Dutch expertise in water management, incorporating advanced engineering solutions to maintain water levels in the region.
The lock measures 260 meters in length and 18 meters in width, operating continuously when water levels remain above NAP+5.50m on the Lek River.
The complex includes a steel reversal sluice spanning 80 meters, suspended between concrete towers, enabling ships to pass without using the locks during normal conditions.
Location: Buren
GPS coordinates: 51.95401,5.35765
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:23
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