The 10 Freeway was closed in both directions near Monterey in Palm Desert Monday morning as a woman was on the overpass.
The freeway and bridge over Monterey was closed to traffic in all directions. Traffic backed up for miles.
All Interstate 10 traffic is being diverted onto Varner Road or Dinah Shore Drive due to a woman on the Monterey Ave overpass. Traffic is backed up in both directions. @MyDesert pic.twitter.com/PvOibUx7HG
— Colin Atagi (@TDSColinAtagi) November 5, 2018
The closure was due to a woman standing on the overpass who was talked down by police.
#Montereyoverpass Update: Monterey Ave/I-10 are now open, female was safely talked down and will be evaluated by medical staff, no injuries, great job by our deputies! Thanks to @CHP_Border and Riverside County CAL-Fire @CALFIRERRU for their assistance
— Riverside County Sheriff PIO-East (@RSOPIOEast) November 5, 2018
All roads are now open again.
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