That bridge on Stationsstraat in Schinnen is getting demolished and rebuilt from scratch

Key Takeaway

The bridge over the Geleenbeek on Stationsstraat in Schinnen will be demolished and completely replaced between October 12 and December 4, 2026. The street will be fully closed to all traffic at the bridge location. Detour routes are in place.

Heads up for everyone in Schinnen! Starting October 12, the bridge on Stationsstraat is being torn down and replaced with a brand new one. Work runs until December 4, 2026, carried out by Vissers Ploegmakers on behalf of the municipality of Beekdaelen.

Here is what you need to know:

Stationsstraat is completely closed at the bridge from week 42 through week 49
The cycling and pedestrian crossing at Dyonisiuspad-Mulderpad is also closed
The crossing at Zwarte Pad stays open as normal
Detour routes are set up for cars, cyclists, and pedestrians
The train station, business park De Breinder, and the town center remain accessible via the detour

Work takes place Monday through Friday between 07:00 and 16:30. In exceptional cases this may extend to 06:00 – 19:00. Heavy equipment will be positioned on the grass field between the primary school and Stationsstraat.

Got questions? Call the municipality of Beekdaelen during office hours at 088-4502000.

The current bridge dates back to around 1945, making it over 80 years old. It was not until a routine inspection in 2019 that the structure was found to be unsafe, requiring full replacement. It took over six years of research and preparation before the actual demolition and reconstruction could finally begin.