Piscataqua River Bridge Suicide Prevention Barriers

planned

Efforts to install suicide prevention barriers on the Piscataqua River Bridge, which spans New Hampshire and Maine, are advancing. A recent study reviewed eight barrier systems and identified wire net fencing and rod fencing as the two most effective options for preventing individuals from climbing the bridge without interfering with its performance or maintenance. Phase two of the study will focus on the structure of the 50-year-old bridge to ensure compatibility with the proposed barrier systems.