Cavenagh Bridge

Cavenagh Bridge

Cavenagh Bridge is located in the heart of Singapore, spanning the Singapore River. Opened to traffic in 1870, it is the only suspension bridge in Singapore and also the oldest bridge in the city that still retains its original appearance. The bridge connects the administrative and cultural district on the northern bank of the Singapore River with the commercial district on the southern bank.

Originally named the Edinburgh Bridge in commemoration of the visit by the Duke of Edinburgh, it was later renamed Cavenagh Bridge in honour of Sir William Orfeur Cavenagh, the last Indian-appointed Governor of the Straits Settlements. The bridge is 79.25 metres long and 9.45 metres wide, with a maximum span of 60.96 metres. It is now a pedestrian bridge and has retained its original structure since its construction, without any major reconstruction or alterations. In 1990, lighting was added to the bridge to highlight its beauty in the evening, making it a popular romantic spot for couples.

Cavenagh Bridge is the only bridge in Singapore declared by the Preservation of Monuments Board as worthy of conservation, and it has become an iconic landmark of downtown Singapore and the Singapore River. Singaporeans take pride in having such a historic century-old bridge.

Cavenagh Bridge

Why go: The oldest bridge in Singapore that still retains its original appearance