Construction Begins On Suicide Barrier For Golden Gate Bridge
“Today marks the beginning of the end of suicides on the Golden Gate Bridge,” said Kymberlyrenee Gamboa, whose 18-year-old son, Kyle, jumped from the span in 2013. “Soon, no family will experience the devastation and tragedy of a suicide on the Golden Gate Bridge.”
The Mercury News:
'Bittersweet' Ceremony Marks Start Of Golden Gate Bridge Suicide Barrier Project
The point the bridge district officials now find themselves is the beginning of building a barrier that is projected to be finished in January 2021. The Golden Gate Bridge board unanimously agreed in December to award the building contract to Oakland-based Shimmick/Danny’s Joint Venture. (Prado, 4/14)