US 60 reopens in Tempe after police talk down man on overpass ledge

PHOENIX — A major Phoenix area highway was reopened Thursday after police were able to talk down a man who made his way to the exterior ledge of an overpass.

Male subject is in custody and is safe. We appreciate everyone's patience during incident & as we de-mobilize @Arizona_DPS @phoenixpolice

— Tempe Police (@TempePolice) November 12, 2015

The young man was on an overpass on Hardy Drive overlooking the U.S. 60 near Priest Drive. Authorities shut down westbound lanes at Mill Avenue and the eastbound ramp at Interstate 10 before closing the freeway entirely for a short time.

Update: @TempePolice & @Arizona_DPS negotiators speaking to male subject standing on xterior bridge fence. pic.twitter.com/lfgVNv07Zz

— Tempe Police (@TempePolice) November 12, 2015

#US60 closed eastbound at #I10 for multi-agency rescue operation involving suicidal subject on Hardy Dr. overpass pic.twitter.com/i9abalZKoY

— Raul Garcia, PIO (@dps_pio_garcia) November 12, 2015

Traffic was backed up for miles along both US 60 and nearby Interstate 10.

The freeway was reopened about 9:40 a.m.

Traffic was also affected in a nearby neighborhood.

Update: Hardy btwn Southern & Baseline also being shut down. pic.twitter.com/VrsYUhljbH

— Tempe Police (@TempePolice) November 12, 2015

The Department of Public Safety assisted Tempe Police with traffic closures.

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