Twenty-eight years after its opening, the Erasmus Bridge is undergoing major maintenance. One of Rotterdam's most beautiful icons is being cleaned and repainted in 2024. In the months leading up to this maintenance, the municipality researched ways to positively communicate the need for this work and potential disruptions. The research revealed that people crossing the bridge are interested in learning more about its history, the ongoing work, and its (natural) surroundings.At the foot of the bridge, you can scan QR codes to access a series of short podcasts on various themes. Each episode lasts about 10 minutes, roughly the time it...
Latest episodes
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11 min
Episode 4: The Users
Sjors and Kristel are huge fans of the bridge. They share their favorite stories and memories. Will you be just as fond of the bridge after listening to this episode?Guests:Sjors F…
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13 min
Episode 3: Spot the Flying Five
Bird expert Arjan Dwarshuis shares his top 5 birds visible from the bridge. Listen for tips on how to best spot them. Take the challenge and share your results via the Erasmus Brid…
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14 min
Episode 2: History
Urban planner Riek Bakker, as head of the Urban Development Department of the Municipality of Rotterdam, developed the Kop van Zuid and successfully lobbied the national government…
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9 min
Episode 1: Maintenance
What does it take to perform major maintenance on the Erasmus Bridge? How do you carry out work at a height of 139 meters, and who are the people involved in the project? Learn eve…