London’s Millennium Bridge, opened in 2000, is a pedestrian crossing of the River Thames linking Tate Modern with St Paul’s Cathedral.
The bridge connects Bankside on the south bank with the City of London on the north bank. It was designed by the architectural firm Foster + Partners, sculptor Sir Anthony Caro, and engineers Arup. Its slender appearance comes from suspension cables positioned low beside the deck, creating a distinctive “blade of light” profile.
The bridge briefly closed shortly after opening because synchronized pedestrian movement caused noticeable sideways swaying, which led to its popular nickname, the “Wobbly Bridge.” Engineers installed dampers to control the motion, and it reopened in 2002. It is for pedestrians only, unlike nearby Thames crossings such as Blackfriars Railway Bridge and Southwark Bridge.