Rijkswaterstaat Systems Restored After Nationwide Outage
Rijkswaterstaat systems failed due to a fiber optic cable problem. This caused traffic delays and restrictions across the Netherlands. The agency is now restoring its systems.
The outage began when Rijkswaterstaat was performing planned maintenance. The problem involved a fiber optic cable. This affected systems controlling bridges, locks, tunnels, and traffic control. Traffic delays and restrictions were reported across the country. The issue was resolved by 21:00 local time, during orange weather alerts for heavy rain.
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Highlights
Rijkswaterstaat Systems Outage
A technical issue disrupted Rijkswaterstaat's systems controlling bridges, locks, and signs.
Fiber Optic Cable Problem
The outage was caused by a problem with a fiber optic cable during maintenance.
Traffic Delays and Restrictions
The disruption caused delays and restrictions on roads and traffic flow.
Local Control Being Used
Rijkswaterstaat is switching to local control to manage the situation.
Systems Gradually Restored
Rijkswaterstaat’s systems are gradually returning to operation after approximately one hour.