The construction of the first bridge across the Thames in over a century is described as "a dream come true."

London’s Millennium Bridge opens to the public tomorrow.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of the official opening of the footbridge at noon on Saturday, Simon Jenkins of the Millennium Commission described the project as "a dream come true." He added: "We set out to do something for London, we envisaged the bridge as a vital part of the south bank regeneration scheme and the Tate Modern project."

The project, originally conceived by David Bell of Pearson plc, is the result of collaboration between architects Foster and Partners, Sir Anthony Caro and Ove Arup and Partners. The bridge, which has required the co-operation of the Corporation of London and Southwark council, is intended to bring together the communities of the north and south banks of the river.

Anna Lagerkvist