Waterloo, London "For a list of street names etymologies in the area see: Street names of Waterloo" Waterloo is connected to the Strand area on the north bank of the River Thames by Waterloo Bridge. The first bridge on the site was opened in 1817 and the current bridge was opened in 1945. The bridge was named to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Waterloo Road also dates from this time, built on land belonging to the Archbishop of Canterbury.. St John's, Waterloo was constructed from 1822 by the Commissioners for Building New Churches as the population of the parish of
Fitzroy Bridge (opened 1952) to an increase in frequency of traffic accidents. There have also been instances when heavy vehicles have become wedged in the bridge's underpasses. There have also been concerns raised about the safety of cyclists who use the Fitzroy Bridge. Fitzroy Bridge (opened 1952) The Fitzroy Bridge is a road bridge spanning the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. Construction on the bridge commenced on 29 September 1945 when Rockhampton Mayor Henry Jeffries turned the first sod to mark the start of the construction period. It was officially opened by Queensland Premier Vince Gair on 27 September 1952 when an all-day