It appears some sort of safety netting is being installed under the flights of stairs.
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Four people have died by jumping from the sculpture since it opened in 2019.
It has been closed since last summer, when a 14-year-old died by suicide.
"We continue to test and evaluate solutions that would allow us to reopen the staircases so that everyone can fully enjoy the unique experiences Vessel provides," a spokesperson said.
There is no timetable for the reopening.
Access to the ground-level base remains free and open to the public.
Hudson Yards has partnered with "Project Healthy Minds," which is committed to supporting the wellness of young people.
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If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or worried about a friend or loved one, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) - for free confidential emotional support 24 hours a day 7 days a week. You can also reach the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or the Crisis Text Line by texting "START" to 741741.
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