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'Time and distance will save lives.' Experts say bridge barriers work — and the numbers back them up
'Time and distance will save lives.' Experts say bridge barriers work — and the numbers back them up
'Time and distance will save lives.' Experts say bridge barriers work — and the numbers back them up

Published on: 09/17/2026

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A suicide deterrent net is seen below the roadway on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. The barrier at the bridge was completed in 2024, a decade after officials approved it. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Editor’s note: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, help is available. Call or text 988 for 24-hour, confidential support, or visit 988lifeline.org.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2026/09/bridge-barriers-work-and-other-cities-have-seen-success.html

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