UPDATE: Eastbound West Seattle Bridge reopens after closure because of person-in-crisis situation

6:59 PM: Thanks for the tips. Avoid the eastbound high bridge for a while; there’s a major police response blocking lanes, reported to involve a person in crisis.

(Added: Cropped screenshot of 35th/Fauntleroy camera showing SPD blocking EB side)

7:14 PM: Police are telling dispatch they will be shutting down the entire eastbound bridge because traffic noise is preventing them from talking with the person they’re trying to help.

7:38 PM: Police just told dispatch they have brought the person safely out of danger and they’ll be taken to a hospital for evaluation. The bridge will be reopening.

7:56 PM: Eastbound bridge now fully reopened, officers told dispatch.

If you are, or someone you know is, contemplating self-harm, the 988 hotline is available 24/7.

5 Replies to "UPDATE: Eastbound West Seattle Bridge reopens after closure because of person-in-crisis situation"

  • Lucy Anna February 2, 2025 (7:24 pm)

    Thank you for the updates! Prayers for all involved!

    • WSB February 2, 2025 (7:58 pm)

      Safely resolved.

  • K February 2, 2025 (11:24 pm)

    Very relieved to read that the person is safe.  We drove by earlier and I thought about the person all evening, wondering if they were ok.  

  • So February 3, 2025 (12:13 am)

    Also saw her and called 911, I couldn’t believe it. I was thinking about her all night. I hope she gets the support systems she needs 

  • rose February 3, 2025 (12:00 pm)

    I hope the person can get the help they need and they don’t feel alone.

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