5 Freeway in Burbank reopens after police activity prompts closure

BURBANK, Calif. (KABC) -- The 5 Freeway in Burbank has reopened Friday evening after lanes were temporarily shut down due to police activity.

Both sides of the freeway were closed at Verdugo Avenue for more than an hour amid the afternoon rush hour.

The California Highway Patrol announced an hour-long closure around 6 p.m., but the Sigalert was later extended. However, the freeway reopened by 7:30 p.m.

Northbound and southbound traffic was diverted during the closure.

AIR7 was over the scene as traffic was stopped in both directions. The traffic backup extended for miles.