Officials Install Safety Nets Along San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco first opened in 1937. Since then, nearly 2,000 people have jumped to their deaths and around 40 survived their attempted suicide plunge.

An iconic U.S. landmark now has a new safety feature.

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco first opened in 1937. Since then, nearly 2,000 people have jumped to their deaths and around 40 survived their attempted suicide plunge.

For decades, many have advocated for a solution on how to prevent the bridge’s use for such tragedy. However, many others did not want to alter the famous structure or affect its views of the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay.

On Wednesday, officials announced that crews have finalized the installation of stainless-steel nets on both sides of the 1.7-mile bridge. The barriers cannot be seen by passing cars, but pedestrians standing by the rails can see them.

They were built to withstand the harsh environment in the area and help prevent deaths in the future.