Westminster Bridge
Westminster Bridge, Arch bridge in Westminster, England
Description
Westminster Bridge is a 250-meter crossing over the Thames that runs through seven wrought iron arches between the Palace of Westminster and County Hall. The structure measures 26 meters wide and provides space for both vehicle and pedestrian traffic on either side of the roadway.
History
Thomas Page designed this construction, which opened in 1862 to replace an earlier crossing from 1750 that showed concerning movement. It stands as the oldest crossing point in the central section of the London Thames.
Culture
This crossing carries a particular shade of green that matches the leather seats in the House of Commons chamber at the nearby parliament building. Pedestrians use the wide pavements to move between both banks of the Thames while double-decker buses and taxis roll across its roadway.
Practical
The structure offers wide pavements on both sides of the roadway that work well for photography or viewing the parliament building. Traffic on the roadway flows in both directions, so pedestrians should keep to the marked areas.
Did you know?
The structure carries Grade II listed building protection. Its green color was chosen to symbolize the House of Commons building on the north bank, while Lambeth Bridge downstream is kept red.
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