Helix Bridge
The Helix Bridge, officially The Helix, 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. The bridge was fully opened on 18 July. It is located beside the Benjamin Sheares Bridge and is accompanied by a vehicular bridge, known as the Bayfront Bridge.
Helix Bridge | |
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The Helix Bridge at night | |
| Coordinates | 1°17′15″N 103°51′40″E |
| Carries | Pedestrians |
| Crosses | Marina Bay |
| Locale | Downtown Core, Singapore |
| Official name | The Helix |
| Owner | Urban Redevelopment Authority, Singapore |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Total length | 280 metres (920 ft) |
| History | |
| Architect | COX Group Pte Ltd (Australia) and Architects 61 (Singapore) |
| Designer | ARUP Pte Ltd (Australia) |
| Constructed by | Sato Kogyo Pte Ltd and TTJ Design and Engineering Pte Ltd |
| Construction start | 2007 |
| Opened | 24 April 2010 |
| Location | |
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