UPDATE #2: All lanes of Highway 99 are back open this morning.
Firefighters used a ladder to safely bring the person down from the edge.
UPDATE #1: Northbound Highway 99 is slowly moving again.
Police and fire crews are still at the Olive Drive overpass. Officers are keeping the Olive Drive exit closed and diverting drivers to Airport Drive.
ORIGINAL STORY: All northbound lanes of Highway 99 are closed as authorities respond to a person on the Olive Drive overpass.
Highway patrol officers say a potential jumper is holding onto the railing of the bridge, causing major traffic backups this morning. Officers are forcing drivers to exit at Airport Drive and asking them to stay in the exit lane to get off the highway.
City fire crews are also on the scene and brought an inflatable jump pad to the highway.
Southbound lanes are open for now.
Drivers should avoid the area and expect major delays this morning.
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