Rijkswaterstaat is facing criticism over the Korrewegbrug in Groningen, where residents received an unsatisfactory letter from the project manager regarding ongoing construction delays and plans for a new bridge.
- Rijkswaterstaat is managing the Korrewegbrug project.
- The bridge was damaged in May 2021.
- Construction of the new bridge starts in 2026.
- 40,000 Stadjers rely on the bridge daily.
- The new bridge will cost 90 million euros.
- Local politics struggle to influence Rijkswaterstaat.
In May 2021, a blind navigation skipper crashed into the Korrewegbrug, leaving it unusable for cars, wheelchair users, and those with mobility aids. This incident has affected 40,000 residents who rely on the bridge for access to the city center.
After four years of delays, construction on the new bridge is set to begin in 2026, with completion expected by the end of 2029. During this time, many residents will need to detour up to six kilometers due to the lack of a temporary bridge.
“We go to the realization phase of the Gerrit Krolbrug. A milestone we are proud of.”
— Gerrit Krolbrug Project Manager
Originally reported by sikkom.nl as “Rijkswaterstaat stuurt hallucinante brief naar omwonenden Korrewegbrug: ‘Vreselijk, denken ze wel na?’” on 2025-09-24 18:23:00.
