Bridges along the Singapore River
You know those brochures they put out for tourists at public places? Advertisements – rather slick looking ones colorful and prominently displayed? I am one of those folks who picks them up. All the time – I love to read them. I find it a great source of information. Later they turn into art projects with kuttyma.
One such brochure I picked up at the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) was about the bridges and the underpass art along Singapore River. Given my fascination with bridges, history and water in general it was no doubt I decided to explore. The pictures look better when you click on them
Anderson Bridge
Did you know that during the Japanese Occupation of Singapore severed heads of criminals were hung from this bridge as a warning ??
Cavenagh Bridge
The Cavenagh Bridge built by the Macgellan before it was shipped to Singapore
The Anderson Bridge at the yonder and the Cavenagh Bridge
The only suspension bridge in Singapore. The initial design was for a drawbridge but due to technical issues it became a fixed bridge
Elgin Bridge
The Elgin Bridge – it was the location of the first bridge across the river. It was a wooden bridge. The current vehicular bridge was built in 1929
Love those columns
Underpass Art – Public Aquarium by SatOne
Underpass art by RSCLS showcasing characters that have played in building Singapore
Coleman Bridge:
The second bridge built across the river
The underpass art – Time Machine by Starry-Eyed Dreamers
The MICA Building in the yonder
Interpretation of the Singapore River by Seet Yun Teng
Read Bridge
Artists sketching along the river – the Read bridge in the yonder
Ord Bridge
Built in 1886. Around this area the Singapore River is being diverted to make way for the new MRT train station – a huge project
This bridge was also called the ABC bridge
Clemenceau Bridge
The underpass art reflect the life of 2 young Singaporeans
Artist: Vagabond Ink
Alkaff Bridge
Bright and Cheery isn’t it?
This bridge is shaped like an tongkang – a light boat.
Pulau Saigon Bridge
Relatively a new bridge built in 1986 when the old one was demolished to make way for the CTE
The underpass art by Doublexuan showcasing pictures from Singapore’s History
Robertson Bridge
As much as I love the old style suspension bridges, the new minimalistic bridges leave me gasping
Amazing isn’t she?
Jiak Kim Bridge
Beautiful arch
Kim Seng Bridge
More construction and diversion works at this bridge
My favorite is the Jiak Kim Bridge. It is a great walk exploring the bridges. I suggest you start at the Raffles MRT early in the morning and walk your way to have brunch at Robertson Quay before wrapping up.
I would do it all over again.
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