Helix Bridge

Helix Bridge
The Helix Bridge at night
Coordinates1°17′15″N 103°51′40″E / 1.28762°N 103.861°E / 1.28762; 103.861
CarriesPedestrians
CrossesMarina Bay
LocaleDowntown Core, Singapore
Official nameThe Helix[1]
OwnerUrban Redevelopment Authority, Singapore
Characteristics
MaterialStainless steel
Total length280 metres (920 ft)
History
ArchitectCOX Group Pte Ltd (Australia) and Architects 61 (Singapore)
DesignerARUP Pte Ltd (Australia)
Constructed bySato Kogyo Pte Ltd and TTJ Design and Engineering Pte Ltd
Construction start2007; 17 years ago (2007)
Opened24 April 2010; 14 years ago (2010-04-24)
Location
Map

The Helix Bridge, officially The Helix,[1] and previously known as the Double Helix Bridge, is a pedestrian bridge linking Marina Centre with Marina South in the Marina Bay area in Singapore. It was officially opened on 24 April 2010; however, only half was opened due to ongoing construction at the Marina Bay Sands.[1] The bridge was fully opened on 18 July.

  1. ^ a b c Claire Huang (24 April 2010). "Marina's pedestrian bridge named "The Helix", vehicular bridge named "Bayfront Bridge"". Channel News Asia. Archived from the original on 26 April 2010. Retrieved 23 April 2010.