DEL MAR, Calif. (CNS) — Southbound lanes along Interstate 5 near Del Mar Heights Road have reopened following an hours-long closure Friday due to police activity.
Around 8:20 p.m., police took the distressed man into custody who caused traffic to be shut down in both directions near Del Mar Heights Road.
The incident began at 11:30 a.m. Friday. Initially, just the northbound side was closed. Both sides were later closed, with the southbound lanes opening intermittently.
The closure caused traffic to back up for miles, with some people stuck in their cars for hours.
If you need to talk to someone, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 or text "HOME" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
Interstate 5 Northbound at Del Mar Heights Road all lanes will be closed for unknown duration due to police activity. All northbound traffic is being diverted off at Del Mar Heights Road. pic.twitter.com/Dm50p0qplm
— California Highway Patrol San Diego (@CHP_San_Diego) December 5, 2025
