Defusing bombs
Defusing bombs near Moordrecht
Two unexploded bombs from World War II have been found near the A20 railway bridge in Moordrecht. They have been here for almost 80 years and do not pose an immediate danger to the surroundings. The bombs are located in the work area where Rijkswaterstaat will be widening the A20. It is therefore necessary to defuse and remove them. This will happen during the night of November 16 to 17, 2024, between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM. An emergency order will be in effect during this time. More information about this can be found on this page.
No danger to the surroundings
The bombs will be defused in November by members of the Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EOD). This service is part of the Ministry of Defence. Each year, this service defuses about 2,500 bombs or grenades. The chance of something going wrong is very small.
Emergency order
To ensure there is no danger to residents, an emergency order will be in effect during the night of November 16 to 17, 2024, between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
What does this mean for the immediate area?
No one may be present within a radius of 300 meters of the site. A large area around it will be closed to all traffic. The map on this page shows the area involved (blue line). Those who live or work in this area must not leave their homes or businesses and must stay inside during the night of November 16 to 17. The residents and business owners affected have been informed about this.
Area accessibility
During the night of November 16 to 17, the A20 motorway, the N457, and the N207 will be closed in both directions. There will also be no rail traffic between Gouda and Rotterdam, Gouda and The Hague, and Gouda and Alphen aan den Rijn.
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Questions and answers
You will find an overview of frequently asked questions and answers below. This page will be updated with answers to questions that we cannot answer yet.
If your question is not listed here, you can send your question to bomruiming@zuidplas.nl. You will receive an answer as soon as possible. If you prefer to speak with a municipal employee, please call (0180) 330 300 (available Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM).