I-5 Northbound Closed in Del Mar for Police Response to Overpass Threat

Overview

• CHP and Caltrans shut all northbound lanes at the Del Mar Heights Road overpass shortly after noon following reports of a person on the bridge.
• CHP logs show the incident began around 11:40 a.m. with an individual threatening to jump into the lanes below.
• Caltrans issued a SigAlert as traffic slowed dramatically and aerial and traffic camera video showed miles-long backups through the afternoon.
• Authorities intermittently closed southbound lanes as the person moved across the span, then ordered a full freeway closure by late afternoon.
• As of the early evening, officials reported no resolution and urged drivers to expect significant delays in the area.