TRUSTPOLITICS

Install fences and barriers on bridges over motorways to help prevent suicide

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closedDepartment for TransportOpened 9 March 2026Closed 9 September 2026

Background

Suicides or attempted suicides can create traffic chaos, which can then create more mental health issues. Install fences to keep people from attempting suicide from motorway bridges.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Weston-super-MareDan Aldridge
9
Westmorland and LonsdaleTim Farron
8
Penrith and SolwayMarkus Campbell-Savours
7
BridgwaterSir Ashley Fox
5
Barrow and FurnessMichelle Scrogham
5
Lancaster and WyreCat Smith
5
South RibbleMr Paul Foster
4
Bristol CentralCarla Denyer
4
WiganLisa Nandy
3
ExeterSteve Race
3
YeovilAdam Dance
3
Tiverton and MineheadRachel Gilmour
2
BathWera Hobhouse
2
Suffolk CoastalJenny Riddell-Carpenter
2
Warrington NorthCharlotte Nichols
2
Birmingham ErdingtonPaulette Hamilton
2
Mid CheshireAndrew Cooper
2
FyldeMr Andrew Snowden
2
Honiton and SidmouthRichard Foord
2
CarlisleMs Julie Minns
2

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 759398.