nuSep 24, 2026, 09:31

One-way traffic on the IJssel from Friday due to low water levels

Low water levels have necessitated the implementation of one-way traffic on the IJssel river between Zutphen and Westervoort. Ships arriving from Germany must now take a 300-kilometer detour through Amsterdam and Tiel, creating significant logistical challenges for the shipping industry.

Due to exceptionally low water levels reaching as low as 1.45 meters, authorities have implemented one-way traffic on the IJssel river. The measure specifically targets the narrow, winding section located between Zutphen and Westervoort, where safe passage for vessels has become difficult. As a result of these restrictions, ships traveling from Germany are now forced to detour through Amsterdam and Tiel, adding approximately 300 kilometers to their journey.

While the industry group Koninklijke Binnenvaart Nederland described the restriction as a necessary evil, they acknowledged that it imposes significant extra costs in terms of time and fuel for shipping companies. Despite recent rainfall, the region continues to suffer from ongoing drought conditions, and low water levels on the Rhine in Germany continue to impact the river system. Keeping the waterway open through these regulated traffic measures is currently preferred over a total closure of the shipping route.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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