Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Install higher barriers or fencing along the Dartford Bridge
Closed
138 signatures
What the petition asks
There have been many people who have taken their lives on the Dartford Bridge in the past few years and these cases are still rising. This could be reduced and prevented in most cases by the installation of a raised barrier along the edges of the bridge to prevent people from climbing.
With the installation of this barrier it is hoped that this will stop suicide attempts from the bridge. The cost of this could be easily covered by the Dart Charge and this cost will be much less than the lives of vulnerable people and their families. It has been proven to half attempts made on a bridge in Bristol. Suicide and mental health help signs could be used and could be beneficial alongside CCTV. This will save lives and needs to be brought to the attention of local authorities and Government.
Timeline
| 15 Nov 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 May 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
138
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
15 Nov 2021
Closed
15 May 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.