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Improve the safety of Scammonden Bridge

Closed 2,077 signatures

What the petition asks

I am hoping that safety measures can be put into place on the Scammonden Bridge over the M62 to try and prevent the increasing number of suicides in the UK.
Scammonden Bridge over the M62 is becoming more and more popular for people taking their own lives. Especially over the last few years this number has increased significantly and it was only yesterday that someone lost their life on this Bridge.

I am hoping with all your support that this issue could be addressed by the government and a metal safety barrier be constructed on the bridge to prevent anymore suicides occurring.

All support will be greatly appreciated.

Timeline

26 Nov 2018 Petition opened for signatures
26 May 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 2,077
Status Closed
Opened 26 Nov 2018
Closed 26 May 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.