Call for action after six Humber Bridge deaths in just one month A chain of tragedy led to the decision to close footpaths on the crossing for an 'indefinite' period Updated Both footpaths on either side of the Humber Bridge have been closed indefinitely (Image: Donna Clifford) The sudden closure of footpaths at the Humber Bridge following a devastating month of loss has served as a sobering wake-up call for further action to be taken. The Humber Bridge Board announced the surprise decision at the weekend and it can now be revealed that it followed six people tragically taking their lives there in the past month alone.