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Cavenagh Bridge is the only suspension bridge and one of the oldest bridges in Singapore, spanning the lower reaches of the Singapore River in the Downtown Core. Opened in 1869 [1] to commemorate Singapore's new Crown colony of the Straits Settlements status in 1867, it is the oldest bridge in Singapore that exists in its original form.
Oct 15, 2019 · Cavenagh Bridge is the oldest surviving suspension bridge across the Singapore River. It connected the Commercial Square (modern-day Raffles Place) on the south bank to the government quarter on the north bank of the river.
Cavenagh Bridge is located across the Singapore River in the Central Region.1 It is named after William Orfeur Cavenagh, the last governor of the Straits Settlements (1859–67) under British India control.
Cavenagh Bridge is one of the oldest bridges in the country, and the only one of its kind. The suspension bridge is located on the Singapore River, and was initially constructed in the 1880’s to connect the opposing river banks.
Aug 5, 2019 · Cavenagh Bridge, 1869. Named after Sir William Orfeur Cavenagh, the governor of the Straits Settlements at that time, it is the oldest surviving bridge across the Singapore River. The cast iron...
Built in 1869, this suspension bridge links the north and south banks of the Singapore River. Don't bring your horses or cattle as they will not be allowed to cross! Read more
Oct 9, 2023 · Built in 1868, the Cavenagh Bridge was named after Sir Lieutenant General William Orfeur Cavenagh, the last Governor of the Straits Settlements (1859 - 1867). It was the last major work of the Indian convicts based in Singapore and was the oldest bridge across the Singapore River.
