I-30 reopened at Riverside Drive in Fort Worth after SWAT officers were on scene
All Interstate 30 westbound and eastbound lanes were reopened at Riverside Drive after being closed late Friday afternoon, the Texas Department of Transportation announced.
I-30 lanes were closed around 5 p.m. Fort Worth SWAT officers were at the scene in response to a call about a suicidal person. The negotiation team talked to the subject, who agreed to get help and was transported to a local hospital, police said.
Drivers were told to expect delays and were advised to seek an alternate route, TxDOT said in a social media post around 5 p.m. Friday.
An image from a TxDOT traffic camera showed traffic exiting at Riverside Drive.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a hotline for individuals in crisis or for those looking to help someone else. To speak with someone, dial 988.
This story was originally published August 11, 2023 at 5:45 PM.
