In shortCavenagh Bridge is free to enter, at Cavenagh Bridge. Checked November 2026.
Culture · free
Duration
15 min
The take
It crosses the river between the Fullerton and the old government buildings, and it's free to walk. Look for the old sign keeping cattle and horses off the bridge.
Good to know
The oldest surviving suspension bridge across the Singapore River, completed in 1869
Old signs at both ends bar cattle, horses and any vehicle over 3 cwt (about 152kg)
Gazetted a national monument in 2019 with Anderson and Elgin bridges
Finding it: Crosses the Singapore River between Raffles Place on the south bank and the old government quarter on the north bank
Address checked November 2026
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