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“One of the most seeing destinations around CQ. Beautiful view and just at the center of everything.”

Sept 2020

We used to come there for pre drinking or picnic while ago. Since IT is one of the places where you can drinks on Public till 22.00 pm as I heard ( ...) Nowadays just empty and a few entrances are closed ! looking forward for reopening! cheers!

By David D

“History meets Folklore”

Oct 2019

Sunday 20th October and we took the Singapore River Tour which wound it's way along the River. We travelled under numerous bridges, including this one, as we visited the Quays and places of interest and attractions along the way. The Bridge, a beam-structure and was completed in 1889. It is located in Clarke Quay and spans over the Singapore River and links Clarke Quay to Swissôtel Merchant Court. It is used by pedestrians and cyclists to cross It is also known as Kampong Malacca Bridge. Was also known as the Green Bridge because of the colour it was painted. There is a popular story that says the bridge got its name because in the past, labourers and boat people gathered there to listen to to storytellers and to read. The reality is is was named in honour of William Henry Macleod Read, a merchant and politician.

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pakabay

Adelaide, Australia2,509 contributions

Historic bridge

Feb 2019 • Couples

There are a series of bridges along the Singapore River, each of which tells part of the story of this amazing settle which became the city/state of Singapore.

The photo from 1908 that I have included with this review shows the bridge from the Merchant Road side of the Clarke Quay, with Fort Canning Hill in the background.

The bridge has been widened and is now pedestrians only and is now adjacent to the Swissotel Merchant Court hotel. It still crosses to the Clarke Quay which is full of restaurants and bars rather than the merchants & traders of old.

Written February 4, 2019

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Dan L

Bunbury, Australia8,536 contributions

Beam-structured bridge

Oct 2018 • Couples

Frankly, we only noticed this bridge when it was mentioned on our river cruise, probably more impressive from under than on road-level. It links Clarke Quay to Swissotel Merchant Court. Dating to 1887, it was officially opened in 1889 by Governor Smith and named in honour of William Henry Macleod Read, who laid the first cylinder for the bridge on 28 February 1887. It replaced the original Merchant Bridge constructed in 1863.

Written October 25, 2018

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EndlessTravels

Greater Melbourne, Australia38,707 contributions

discover the beauty

May 2017

Amazing spot to photograph picturesque Clarks Quay. Great place to add to your singapore walking itinerary.

Written January 30, 2018

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GoingFarFarAway

Tampa, FL563 contributions

Nothing special, it's a simple pedestrian bridge

Mar 2017 • Couples

Nothing to say too much, it's a pedestrian bridge to get from one side of the river to the other. At night it's lit up with varying colors.

Written March 27, 2017

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John Jackson

Singapore, Singapore1,106 contributions

One of the most seeing destinations around CQ. Beautiful view and just at the center of everything.

Sept 2020

We used to come there for pre drinking or picnic while ago. Since IT is one of the places where you can drinks on Public till 22.00 pm as I heard ( ...)

Nowadays just empty and a few entrances are closed !

looking forward for reopening!

cheers!

Written September 11, 2020

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

David D

Devon, UK27,190 contributions

History meets Folklore

Oct 2019

Sunday 20th October and we took the Singapore River Tour which wound it's way along the River.

We travelled under numerous bridges, including this one, as we visited the Quays and places of interest and attractions along the way.

The Bridge, a beam-structure and was completed in 1889.

It is located in Clarke Quay and spans over the Singapore River and links Clarke Quay to Swissôtel Merchant Court. It is used by pedestrians and cyclists to cross

It is also known as Kampong Malacca Bridge. Was also known as the Green Bridge because of the colour it was painted.

There is a popular story that says the bridge got its name because in the past, labourers and boat people gathered there to listen to to storytellers and to read. The reality is is was named in honour of William Henry Macleod Read, a merchant and politician.

Written November 26, 2019

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LostInTime

Pittsburgh, PA23,234 contributions

Nice bridge

Sept 2019 • Business

This bridge crosses the Singapore river. It’s a somewhat low bridge. The guide said it was made in Scotland and shipped here. Pretty nice to see.

Written September 25, 2019

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Mohamed Sami

Alexandria, Egypt1,807 contributions

Nothing much

Sept 2017 • Solo

Just another bridge over the Singapore river. Nothing much about it but you can take the chance of getting some photos of the river and the quays

Written August 31, 2018

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cherriesfan_9

Cheltenham, UK6,573 contributions

Simple design

Dec 2017 • Couples

Simple designed bridge to the west of Boat Quay / east of Clarke Quay. built in 1889, this is a straightforward no nonsense beam bridge, and would not win any awards for style.

Written January 9, 2018

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Ritu V

New Delhi, India342 contributions

Nothing special

Dec 2016 • Couples

You need not to visit this bridge specially. But if you are staying nearby you will use this as crossing.

Written January 30, 2017

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