Merwedebrug closed to heavy traffic after new safety defect

The Merwedebrug, near Gorinchem, has been closed to heavy traffic.

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Rijkswaterstaat identified a weakness in the arch structure during preparatory works.

Safety can no longer be guaranteed without corrective measures.

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