Gouwe aqueduct

The Gouwe aqueduct stretches 70 meters in length and 47.35 meters in width, carrying water traffic over the A12 highway near Gouda.

The construction of this engineering structure began in 1975 and reached completion in 1981, replacing an outdated bascule bridge that caused traffic congestion.

This infrastructure exemplifies Dutch water management expertise, demonstrating the integration of road and water transportation systems in the Netherlands.

The aqueduct accommodates four lanes of traffic underneath while maintaining continuous water passage above, eliminating the need for traffic stops.

Large vessels navigate above ground level while vehicles pass underneath, creating an unusual intersection of transportation methods at different elevations.

Location: Waddinxveen

Length: 70 m

Width: 47.35 m

GPS coordinates: 52.02556,4.66722

Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:25