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.
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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