Economy
Merwede Bridge Reopened Early After Maintenance, Truck Ban Remains in Effect
The Merwede Bridge near Gorinchem was reopened to traffic earlier than scheduled on Sunday night following successful maintenance work by Rijkswaterstaat. The existing asphalt layer was replaced with a thinner, lighter one to reduce the bridge's weight by approximately 400 tons, ensuring safety during the construction of the new Merwede Bridge. A maximum speed limit of 70 kilometers per hour has been imposed due to potential height differences between asphalt sections, and the ban on trucks and touring cars remains in force.
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