Merdeka Bridge

Merdeka Lions. Pair of stone lions used 2 stand @ bridge ends. Designed by Rodolfo Nolli. Now @ new SAFTI MI (Upp Jurong Rd), @ observation tower base. Source: Infopedia, publicart.sg

Orig known as Kallang Bridge . Named Merdeka Bridge (Malay 4 “independence”) by Minister 4 Comms & Works Francis Thomas. Symbol of SG’s aspirations 4 independence in 1950s. Source: Infopedia

Did u know? Bridge was designed by RJ Hollis-Bee fr Public Works Department (PWD). Bridge is 2K ft (610m) long and 65 ft (20m) wide, & cost S$6.05 million to build. Source: Infopedia

There are 4 staircases (2 for each direction, & on each bank of the river ) for pedestrians & cyclist to get on/off the bridge

Notice the blue strip on the right of the stairs? That’s for cyclist to guide their bikes up/down. Still, quite an effort ????

There are underpasses on both banks under the bridge . Useful for pedestrians & cyclists on wishing to cross the busy bridge

There are pedestrian/cyclist access on both sides of the bridge , to cross the mouth of the Kallang River

Very nice view to see Kallang basin and to see dragonboat training .

Rollerblading across is a treacherous feat meant for the seasoned skater, not the wobbly penguin who can't bend his knees.

Beware of crossing pedestrian

High tide in Kallang Basin

Across kallang river to CBD of Singapore