UNDERWATER EXPLOSIONS

In the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal, remnants of the old Terdonk bridge will be cleared in the first half of February. For safety reasons, the water will be closed to seagoing vessels and inland shipping from 6 to 10 February from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In the 1960s, the old Terdonk bridge was already demolished and replaced by the current ferry service. Part of the Terdonk bridge can still be seen on the western bank of the canal. Also, the underwater foundations have never been removed. Two of these constitute obstacles to shipping. Dredging company Ghent Dredging will remove the remains from the end of January. The foundations are shattered with explosives. For this purpose, holes are drilled in the pillars in which explosives can be placed. This work is being carried out as part of the dredging works for the canal.

The explosions will take place from between February 6 and 10. For four days there will be an explosion under water at around 3 p.m. During those days, sea-going vessels and inland vessels cannot pass between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. The ferry service is also not running.