Authorities in Maharashtra have announced plans to install comprehensive safety barriers along the entire 22-kilometer stretch of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link. This decision follows a distressing trend that has seen 15 individuals jump into the sea since the bridge opened in January 2024, resulting in 12 confirmed fatalities. While the bridge currently relies on CCTV monitoring, emergency response vehicles, and speedboats, these measures have proven insufficient in deterring such incidents, prompting the government to form a high-level committee to oversee the implementation of more robust preventative infrastructure.

In addition to physical barriers, the government is exploring innovative technology to enhance water rescue operations, such as the deployment of "Robo security" robotic watercraft. These remote-controlled devices have already demonstrated their effectiveness in Raigad district, where they successfully rescued two individuals in May. As the city continues to expand its infrastructure with projects like the Versova-Bandra Sealink and the Mumbai Coastal Road, officials are now prioritizing suicide prevention measures during the design phase of all future sea bridges to ensure public safety.