3,600 residents of Limburg had the rare opportunity to walk through the drained Juliana Canal, which is undergoing major upgrades to accommodate larger vessels. The event, overseen by Rijkswaterstaat, drew significant interest, with tickets selling out quickly. Visitors expressed awe at the scale of the project, and some shared personal connections to the canal's history. Although few treasures were found in the drained canal, the experience was memorable, with excitement building for the project's completion in spring.