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In 2000, Central London’s Millennium Bridge, a £18.2 million suspension bridge connecting St. Paul’s Cathedral with the Tate Modern gallery, had to close just two days after its public opening due to excessive swaying. The 320-meter-long pedestrian bridge, designed by Foster and Partners, swayed alarmingly under the weight of 160,000 visitors over its opening weekend. Despite being intended to have some movement, the excessive sway caused discomfort, leading engineers to investigate and correct the issue. The bridge, inaugurated by the Queen and opened by Heather Mills, was expected to remain closed for weeks, disappointing Londoners and tourists. This incident added to a series of challenges faced by other Millennium projects, such as the Millennium Dome and the London Eye.

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