New York's Vessel to Reopen with Enhanced Safety Measures

The climbable sculpture will feature floor-to-ceiling steel mesh barriers to prevent suicides, following multiple tragedies since its opening.

The Vessel, a prominent structure at Hudson Yards, closed in 2021 after four suicides but is set to reopen with significant safety upgrades.
A steel mesh barrier will be installed on most levels, but the highest platform will remain permanently closed to the public.
Previous safety measures, including a buddy system and entrance fees, were insufficient in preventing further incidents.
Critics have raised concerns about the structure's safety since its design phase, and some family members of the victims have expressed dissatisfaction with the developers' outreach efforts.
The reopening date for the Vessel has not been announced, as developers finalize the installation of the new safety features.