Here it is. The Noordhollandschkanaalbrug. It is not just a way to cross a canal. It’s a piece of Amsterdam’s evolving story.
The Noordhollandschkanaalbrug is located in Amsterdam-Noord. This bridge is more than concrete and steel. It represents a shift in how Amsterdam connects.
Let’s step back a moment. The Noordhollandschkanaalbrug was born from the completion of rijksweg 10. This happened in the late 1980s. Rijkswaterstaat designed and built it. They manage all the bridges along this highway.
Earlier bridges over the Noordhollandsch Kanaal had to move. They accommodated the ships using the canal. They were either swing bridges, bascule bridges, or drawbridges. The bridge had to open for tall ships.
But the Noordhollandschkanaalbrug is different. It is a fixed bridge. The bridge put an end to the era of high-masted ships.
Construction of the Noordhollandschkanaalbrug started after bridge 970. Bridge 970 is a high drawbridge. It had just opened in 1983. The Noordhollandschkanaalbrug opened in 1990. It marked the completion of the northern part of the ring road.
Later, sound barriers were added to the south side. This shields the city from traffic noise. The Noordhollandschkanaalbrug finally received its official name in 2017.
The Noordhollandschkanaalbrug spans not only the Noordhollandsch Kanaal. It also crosses the Noordhollandschkanaaldijk. The bridge also crosses the Buikslotermeerdijk.
Just north of the Noordhollandschkanaalbrug is the border between Amsterdam and Landsmeer.
The Noordhollandschkanaalbrug is part of European route E35. This route begins and ends at the Coentunnel.
So, as you stand here. Remember that the Noordhollandschkanaalbrug is a symbol of progress. It is a fixed point in a city that is constantly changing. It is a testament to Amsterdam’s ingenuity.