Anderson Bridge

Anderson Bridge is a historic vehicular and pedestrian bridge spanning the Singapore River in the Downtown Core's Civic District. Completed in 1910 and named after Sir John Anderson, Governor of the Straits Settlements, it connects Empress Place to the Fullerton area near the river mouth. Notable for its distinctive steel arch structure with three arches, it was gazetted as Singapore's 73rd National Monument in 2019 and forms part of the Marina Bay waterfront heritage precinct.

Visitors can expect a short, open-air crossing over the Singapore River with unobstructed views of Marina Bay, the Fullerton Hotel, Merlion Park and the Civic District skyline. The bridge features a steel structure with three arches, ornate lamp posts and wide pedestrian walkways on both sides. It remains open to vehicular traffic and pedestrians, with interpretive heritage markers nearby. The surrounding waterfront promenade allows for leisurely walking and photography of the river and bay area.

Constructed between 1907 and 1910 to alleviate traffic congestion across the Singapore River, Anderson Bridge was officially opened on 12 March 1910 by Sir John Anderson. Built with steel imported from Britain, it replaced the need to use Cavenagh Bridge for vehicular traffic. It served as a key crossing linking the Civic District and the commercial area. It was gazetted as a National Monument on 15 October 2019 for its historical and architectural significance.

Anderson Bridge is an important example of colonial-era engineering and architecture in Singapore's Civic District. Together with Cavenagh Bridge and Elgin Bridge, it represents the historical development of crossings over the Singapore River and is a prominent landmark in the Marina Bay waterfront cultural and heritage precinct.