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Cold Spring Bridge Suicide Barrier Project to Resume Next Week

Written by KEYT Assignment Desk

Story Created: Jan 11, 2012 at 4:28 PM PST

Story Updated: Jan 12, 2012 at 12:32 PM PST

Santa Barbara County - A project to install a suicide barrier on the Cold Spring Bridge on Highway 154 will begin next week.

Starting Jan. 17, a grid mesh barrier will be installed on both sides of the Cold Spring Bridge, which has been the location of 55 suicides since it was opened in 1964.

Motorists will encounter one-way reversing traffic control Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Detour signs will also be posted.

This project is expected to be completed this spring, weather permitting.

For those looking for resources, maybe concerned about someone whose suicidal or if you struggle with suicidal thoughts, there's help. Call the toll-free number 1800-273-8255.

Resources:
Lisa Fireston, PhD
Research and Education Director at the Glendon Association
www.glendon.org

Suicide Hotline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)

www.psychalive.org for Suicide Prevention Information and Resources

Santa Barbara Local 24-Hour Access Line 1-888-868-1649

Safety Local Access 24-Hour Number for Teens 1-888-334-2777

KEY News Reporter Shirin Rajaee reports.
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