Lambeth Bridge, Grade II listed road bridge in City of Westminster, England
Description
Lambeth Bridge is a five-arch steel structure over the Thames, linking Westminster on the north bank with Lambeth on the south bank. The crossing extends 252 meters and carries traffic on three lanes between both boroughs.
History
The present structure replaced an 1862 suspension crossing and opened in 1932 following designs by architect Sir Reginald Blomfield and engineer Sir George Humphreys. The new construction addressed growing traffic demands in the capital.
Culture
The red tones of the railings mirror the leather benches in the House of Lords, creating a symbolic link between the structure and the seat of government. Stone pineapples crown the obelisks at both ends, repeating a motif from the parliamentary chamber on the north side of the river.
Practical
The crossing offers open views toward the Palace of Westminster upstream and the Vauxhall area downstream. A dedicated bus lane for eastbound traffic separates public transit from the rest of the vehicle flow.
Did you know?
The choice of red paint follows an informal tradition where Thames bridges are painted in the color of the nearest parliamentary chamber. Westminster Bridge upstream carries the green tone of the House of Commons accordingly.
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