BURBANK, Calif. (KABC) -- The 5 Freeway has re-opened in Burbank after a person threatened to jump from an overpass Thursday afternoon, according to police.
California Highway Patrol and Burbank police shut down the freeway in both directions at Olive Avenue just before 1 p.m.
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Officials later announced the freeway was completely re-opened after the incident had concluded.
Authorities urged the public to avoid the area as traffic would be backed up for some time.
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For the latest traffic details, check out abc7.com/traffic.
City News Service contributed to this report.
KABC