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Over the bridge

Over the bridge

Written by: Gemeente Rotterdam
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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 takes to cross the bridge on foot.


This podcast is made for the municipality of Rotterdam.

Concept and program development by COBALT and On Track Agency

Hosted by Jermaine Berkhoudt

Audio by Beau Zwart

For more information, visit: www.rotterdam.nl/erasmusbrug

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Episodes
  • Episode 4: The Users

    Episode 4: The Users
    Jul 4 2024

    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 Ferreira Ribeiro, Bridge Technician, Photographer, and Bridge Enthusiast

    Kristel Hekkens, lives and works near the bridge and Bridge Fan



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    11 mins
  • Episode 3: Spot the Flying Five

    Episode 3: Spot the Flying Five
    Jul 4 2024

    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 Bridge App.

    Want to learn more about birds? Listen to the Bird Podcast by Arjan Dwarshuis & Gisbert van Baalen or visit: https://arjandwarshuis.com

    Guest:

    Arjan Dwarshuis, Bird Expert



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    13 mins
  • Episode 2: History

    Episode 2: History
    Jul 4 2024

    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 for funding to build the Erasmus Bridge in the early '90s. Without Riek Bakker, there would be no Erasmus Bridge. Learn everything about the bridge's creation in this episode.

    Guest:

    Riek Bakker, Urban Planner and former Director of Urban Development at the Municipality of Rotterdam (1986-1991)



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    14 mins
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