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Overtoomsesluis bridge closed to cars and trams for over 7 months

Overtoomsesluis bridge closed to cars and trams for over 7 months

The Overtoomsesluis bridge in Amsterdam will be closed to cars, trucks, and tram line 1 from September 16 to May 1. The closure is necessary to conduct repairs on the bridge, which has been unable to open since October 2025.

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Several Amsterdam schools to remain closed during public transport strike tomorrow

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'I said: alright': how a 19-year-old was recruited for an armed robbery via Snapchat

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