Overview

• Annual suicides at the bridge have dropped from an average of 30 to just three since the barrier's completion.
• The barrier has led to a decrease in suicide attempts, with 56 successful interventions this year compared to at least 150 previously.
• The $224 million project includes a 20-foot-wide stainless steel mesh net, extending the length of the bridge.
• Dignitaries and families commemorated the barrier, which symbolizes collective efforts to prevent loss of life.
• Remaining sections of the barrier are expected to be completed by the end of the year.