Aegean Bridge

Aegean Bridge

The Aegean Bridge, commonly known as the Main Road Bridge, is an arch bridge in downtown Singapore that spans the Singapore River and is the first bridge built over the river. The current bridge was constructed in 1929, measuring 46 meters in length and 25 meters in width. It was named after Lord Elgin, the Viceroy of India, with the roads at both ends of the bridge named North Bridge Road and South Bridge Road respectively.

The Aegean Bridge is the most frequently reconstructed bridge in Singapore. From its original wooden structure, it evolved through iron and concrete versions, having been rebuilt five times on the same site. Its name has also changed from Pisongmen Bridge and Thomson Bridge to its current name, the Aegean Bridge. The bridge features distinctive lamps and circular reliefs that are highly admired, crafted by a renowned Italian sculptor. To facilitate pedestrian access, two underground passages leading to South Bridge Road were built beneath the bridge in 1991. The area around the Aegean Bridge is quiet and elegant, and many people enjoy sitting on nearby benches to reflect quietly or read a book — just sitting there is a pleasure in itself.

The elegant Aegean Bridge takes on a colorful and graceful appearance in the evening under various lighting effects, with vibrant lights also adding splendor to the Singapore River.

Elgin Bridge

Must-visit reason: The earliest bridge built over the Singapore River