PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) —
A person in crisis remains standing near the edge of I-5 near the on ramp from I-405.
Portland Police and Portland Fire have been on the scene with the individual since 2:15 p.m.
Traffic was backed up for miles on I-5 north and south bound as police and ODOT worked to get stretches of two freeways closed as well as Harbor Drive.
Portland Police have activated their Crisis Negotiation Team and the SERT Rope Rescue Team has also responded.
This is an ongoing event and KATU News will update this story when more information becomes available.
Anyone who is struggling or in crisis, or knows someone who is, can call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.