Helix Bridge, Singapore - Facts, How to Reach

The Helix Bridge, Singapore Overview

Connecting Marina Central to Marina South in the Marina Bay area of Singapore lays the gorgeous Helix Bridge. Popularly known as "The Helix", it is a pedestrian bridge linking the city's existing CBD area with the newly developed Bayfront district. The stunning edifice shines dazzlingly at night by ribbons of LED lighting, turning it into a popular tourist attraction.

The design of this beautiful piece of architecture is built upon the double helix structure modelled on the structure of the DNA because of which it was also previously called the "Double Helix Bridge". Made of a special duplex stainless steel, this 280-metre long bridge has the ability to support up to 16000 people at once. The magnificent bridge is about three storeys tall, with 2250 metre-long steel tubes which make up its structure.

Situated near the Benjamin Shares Bridge, the Helix forms a curve near the Youth Olympic Park, Gardens by the Bay, and the Bayfront Bridge and is encompassed by attractions like the Esplanade Theatre and the Singapore Flyer on one side, and the ArtScience Museum and the grand Marina Bay Sands Resort across the bridge.

Helix Bridge Facts

Along the length of the bridge, four inner spirals, known as the canopies, are incorporated in order to provide shade to the pedestrians.
The spectacular bridge houses four viewing platforms so that people may take in the breathtaking views surrounding the area.
The remarkable piece of architecture is illuminated by dazzling LED lights which highlight the DNA structure. There are also pairs of the alphabets A and T, as well as C and G, which are lit up by bright green and red lights, representing the four bases of the DNA.

How To Reach Helix Bridge

By Bus: The Bayfront Avenue bus stop is the nearest to Helix bridge. After taking the bus NR1, NR6, 97E, 97, 133 or 106, get down at this bus stop and walk for around 4 minutes to reach the bridge.
By MRT: From the Exit A of the Promenade MRT station, it is a seven-minute walk to the bridge.