All lanes on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge were reopened shortly after 7 a.m. Saturday, roughly 17 hours after an emergency halted eastbound traffic, officials said.
The bridge was closed around 2 p.m. Friday, when emergency crews began negotiating with a person experiencing a mental health crisis and threatening to jump off the lower deck of the bridge.
The person requested help to come back up Saturday morning and was rescued by Southern Marin Fire Department, according to the California Highway Patrol.
As negotiators worked throughout Friday evening to resolve the crisis, state traffic monitors showed heavy congestion had backed up on northbound Highway 101 and Interstate 580 in San Rafael as drivers navigated around the closure.
If you or someone you know is struggling with feelings of depression or suicidal thoughts, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers free, round-the-clock support, information and resources for help. Call or text the lifeline at 988, or see the 988lifeline.org website, where chat is available.
UPDATE : I-580 E/B on the Richmond San Rafael Bridge has been reopened as of 7:03a.m.
The person requested to come back up and was rescued by Southern Marin Fire Department. https://t.co/EBiayrwivw
— CHP Marin (@CHPMarin) July 22, 2023