I-95 reopens New Hampshire-Maine border after ‘active police situation’

Interstate 95 was closed in both directions near the New Hampshire-Maine border amid an “active police situation,” authorities warned.

In a post shared on X just before 2 p.m. Tuesday, New Hampshire State Police said the highway was closed in the area of the Piscataqua River Bridge.

The roadway was reopened around 4:00 p.m.

#NEWS: Interstate 95 has reopened in both directions after a person experiencing a mental health crisis was safely taken into custody.#NHSP #TroopA https://t.co/jTZLYmFpOU
— New Hampshire State Police (@NH_StatePolice) December 3, 2024

State police said troopers were responding to a “mental health crisis on the bridge.”

The Piscataqua River Bridge connects New Hampshire to Maine.

A man wanted in connection with the killing of his wife was fatally shot by state troopers on the Piscataqua River Bridge in late August.

That particular incident prompted a six-hour closure of the heavily trafficked bridge.

“The State Police remind anyone struggling with a mental health crisis that help is available. Anyone can call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 for free and confidential support for themselves, a friend or a loved one,” New Hampshire State Police shared in a statement.

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