A decades-long plan to reinforce the Golden Gate Bridge to withstand major earthquakes is moving into its final phase of construction. The board governing the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and ...

The Golden Gate Bridge suicide prevention net was finished in early 2024. New data shows the implementation of the barrier has been successful. Since the net was installed, there have been 12 deaths.

Phase 2, conducted in the early 2000s, seismically upgraded the Golden Gate Bridge's south side. Seismic work is now in the fourth phase, focusing on the main towers and side spans. September 22, 2025 ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The Golden Gate bridge has a suicide prevention net along the full length of the 1.7-mile span. And it appears to be working. According to the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and ...

The steel-mesh suicide barrier installed on the Golden Gate Bridge two years ago has proved to be effective. Four people died after jumping from the span last year, an 87% decline from the annual ...

For decades, there had been an average of 30 each year. With a new deterrent in place, there were none in the second half of 2025. For decades, there had been an average of 30 each year. With a new ...