Millennium Bridge, Steel suspension footbridge in London, England
The Millennium Bridge is a suspension footbridge over the Thames in London, linking the City of London district with Southwark. The aluminium construction stretches 325 meters and remains reserved exclusively for pedestrians and cyclists.
The bridge opened in June 2000 as a millennium project, but unexpected swaying forced authorities to close it just days later. After extensive engineering adjustments, it reopened to the public in 2002.
The footbridge links two cultural hubs on opposite riverbanks and allows visitors to walk directly from the cathedral to the art museum. Its slender design fits deliberately into the historic skyline without competing with older neighbors.
The four-meter-wide crossing remains open around the clock and offers a continuous link between both riverbanks. Wheelchair users can navigate the bridge easily, and the flat profile makes access straightforward for all visitors.
Engineers installed 37 dampers inside the structure to control lateral swaying that earned the crossing its nickname Wobbly Bridge. These hidden components work continuously, while visitors today cross without sensing any movement.
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