Think twice before snapping a photo on a Las Vegas Strip pedestrian bridge, or risk jail time
Standing or stopping is currently prohibited on the Las Vegas Strip pedestrian bridges, where tourists often stop to take photos or admire street performers in the glittering casino lights. Violators of the ordinance, which took effect Tuesday, could face up to six months in prison or a $1,000 fine. Clark County commissioners this month unanimously […]
San Francisco installs $224M nets on Golden Gate Bridge
The City of San Francisco has completed the installation of suicide prevention netting around the Golden Gate Bridge, a $224 million project. The installation, which began in 2018, includes stainless steel netting wrapped around the 2.7-mile-long bridge. “The amount of netting we're installing is equivalent to seven football fields,” said Paolo Kozulich-Schwartz of the Golden […]
On this day in history, January 5, 1933, construction begins on Golden Gate Bridge amid great fanfare
The construction of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, a treasure of American engineering and widely recognized as a symbol of American greatness, was celebrated on this day in history on January 5, 1933, with civic pride, pomp, and atmosphere. It started inside. “The start of construction was greeted with great joy,” the Golden Gate Bridge […]
Bridge connecting Detroit to Canada delayed until fall 2025
A second bridge connecting Detroit to Canada over the Detroit River won't open until the fall of 2025, months later than expected, officials announced Thursday. Officials cited construction disruptions in the United States and Canada related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Gordie Howe International Bridge, named after the Canadian hockey player for the NHL's Detroit […]
San Francisco Adding Nets To Golden Gate Bridge To Curb Suicidal Jumpers
The famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California, was decorated with suicide netting as of Wednesday to prevent suicide jumpers, the Associated Press reported. City officials announced that workers have added stainless steel netting under the edges on both sides of San Francisco's iconic, 1.7-mile-long building. according to To the Associated Press. The Golden […]
NYC bans Brooklyn Bridge vendors as mayor cites overcrowding, safety concerns
Vendors on the Brooklyn Bridge will be prohibited from selling souvenirs starting Wednesday to alleviate sidewalk overcrowding. He said the decision was made by New York City Mayor Eric Adams after holiday crowds led to dangerous conditions. The ban applies to all bridges in the city, but the Brooklyn Bridge faces particular problems because of […]