Southwark Bridge (That Part In London Borough Of Southwark)

Southwark Bridge is a road and footbridge over the River Thames, constructed between 1913 and 1921. Designed by Basil Mott of Mott, Hay and Anderson, with the piers and turrets created by Sir Ernest George RA, the bridge features five steel arches supported by rusticated granite piers. The spans measure approximately 45 meters and 48 meters on each side, with a central span of about 51 meters. The spacing of the piers was planned to align with those of Blackfriars Road Bridge and Rennie's London Bridge. The classical design of the piers reflects a typical Edwardian exuberance and was completed before the outbreak of World War I. Construction faced delays due to material shortages, but after the war, the growing traffic congestion in the City made completing the bridge a priority. It was one of the first major public works projects to resume after the Armistice and was officially opened by King George V in 1921. The total cost was funded by the Bridge House Estates Committee. The northern part of the bridge is located in the City of London.