About Anderson Bridge
Anderson Bridge is a bridge for vehicles across mouth of the Singapore River. Named after Sir John Anderson, the Governor of the Straits Settlement from 1904 to 1911, it links the Civic District of Singapore with the Financial District. Anderson Bridge was built in 1910 to take some load off the older Cavenagh Bridge. It comprises three steel arches with supporting steel ribs and piers on each end.
Anderson Bridge allows to lanes of traffic as well as sidelanes for pedestrians. During the Japanese Occupation, severed heads of criminals were hung on Anderson Bridge as warning against anybody from breaking the law. With the continual increase in traffic volume, Anderson Bridge was eventually supported by the new Esplanade Bridge which was built in the 1990s.
Getting there
The nearest MRT stations are the Raffles Place Station (EW14 / NS26).
Associated Sites
Anderson Bridge (old version)
Anderson Bridge (EarthDocumentary version)
Where to stay
There is a wide selection of accommodation providers in Singapore. They range from budget inns and guesthouses to luxurious boutique hotels and branded chains. Your choice is entirely dependent on your budget and level of comfort expected. For mainstream hotels, check out hotels in Singapore for the best online prices, sourced from all the major providers. For guesthouses and other budget providers, check out hostels in Singapore for those with online booking facilities.
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Anderson Bridge, Water Gate (12 December 2004)
© Timothy Tye
Location Map of Anderson Bridge
Anderson Bridge
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