O Street in downtown Lincoln reopened after LPD response

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Police Department temporarily shut down a part of O Street on Thursday morning.

Police said officers were helping a person who was undergoing a mental health crisis on the O Street overpass.

The westbound lanes were closed from Third to Ninth streets.

The situation has since been safely resolved, and westbound O Street was reopened.

UPDATE (9:15 a.m.): Thanks to the diligent work of our officers to communicate with the individual, this situation has been safely resolved. Westbound O Street is now open. https://t.co/8VgyrVLVpd

— Lincoln Police (@Lincoln_Police) January 18, 2024