The Piscataqua River Bridge connecting New Hampshire and Maine via Interstate 95 has reopened after a shutdown for a police situation Tuesday afternoon.
New Hampshire State Police said in a social media post at 1:50 p.m. that I-95 was closed in both directions at the state line near the bridge for an "active police situation." Around 3:30 p.m., the bridge had reopened. Police said the situation involved a person suffering a mental health crisis.
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That person was taken into custody safely.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or chat live at 988lifeline.org. You can also visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional support.
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Maine State Police assisted New Hampshire State Police with the incident.
No further details were immediately available.
