Clemenceau Bridge, Road bridge across Singapore River, Singapore.
Clemenceau Bridge is a road bridge made of prestressed concrete that crosses the Singapore River and connects multiple districts of the city. The structure was engineered to support heavy traffic flow while maintaining clearance for river traffic passing underneath.
The original structure was built in 1940 and served as a key crossing over the river for many decades. In 2000, it underwent complete reconstruction to support the development of the Central Expressway through the area.
The bridge takes its name from Georges Clemenceau, the French Prime Minister who visited Singapore in 1920, reflecting a moment of diplomatic connection between France and Singapore. This naming choice remains part of how locals identify this crossing in the city.
The bridge is located near Fort Canning MRT station and is easily accessible by public transportation and vehicle. Crossing is possible throughout the day and night, though traffic is heaviest during rush hours.
The bridge is one of the few modern crossing projects that was part of a broader infrastructure modernization, fundamentally changing how traffic flows through the city. Its location between Fort Canning and the river creates a spot where historical and contemporary Singapore meet.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
