Millennium Bridge

Architect	Sir Norman Foster
Date Built	June 2000
Location	Across the Thames between St Paul's and the Tate Modern
Description
This millennium project was the first new Thames crossing in more than 100 years. It provides a pedestrian bridge with spectacular views at either end. In order to preserve the view, the bridge's suspension cables run below the level of the aluminium deck. The bridge has two piers and is made up of three sections respectively 81 metres, 144 metres and 108 metres long. The bridge was opened on the 10th of June but closed two days later because of excessive swaying which resulted in it being called "The Wobbly Bridge". Adjustments were made and since the bridge reopened there has been no reoccurance of the problem.