Economy
Disputes at Suurhoff and Merwede Bridges Cause 2.5 Million Euro Daily Damage
The Economic Institute for Construction (EIB) calculates that issues at the Merwede and Suurhoff bridges cost society 2.5 million euros daily due to time loss, extra fuel consumption, and congestion on detour routes. The Merwede bridge truck ban accounts for 1.8 million euros of this damage, while the Suurhoff bridge closure costs 675,000 euros per day. The EIB warns that deferred maintenance on steel bridges like the Van Brienenoordbrug could lead to billions in economic losses over five years, urging the government to prioritize their replacement by 2032.
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