CAVENAGH BRIDGE
It is the only suspension bridge crossing the Singapore River. It was built in 1869 by Indian prisoners with wrought iron imported from Glasgow (like the Lau Pa Sat food court). It was inaugurated in 1870 to celebrate Singapore, the new colony of the British Crown. Originally known as Edinburgh Bridge in honour of the Prince of Edinburgh's visit to Singapore, it was later named Cavenagh, after the last Governor of the Detroit Establishments in India. The Cavenagh family's arms are carved at both ends of the bridge.
The bridge connects the north shore of the colonial district to the south shore of the commercial district. It was built to replace the boat that was crossing the river. Before its construction, it was crossed from one bank to the other by taking the Elgin Bridge further upstream or paying to cross by boat. With the expansion of trade in 1880, the bridge quickly became saturated. In addition, it was too low and prevents boats from going up the river at high tide. In 1910, the Anderson Bridge, located at the mouth of the river, was added. The Cavenagh Bridge was not destroyed but transformed into a pedestrian bridge. Heavier vehicles pulled by hair or oxen had to use the Anderson Bridge.
Even today it is an ideal point of passage to pass from the colonial district to the CBD, from the Museum of Asian Civilizations to the Fullerton Hotel. Especially since the Anderson Bridge has become a 2-lane bridge with constant traffic.
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