5:15 p.m.: The Fremont Bridge is closed at this moment due to someone climbing over the concrete railing by the northwest tower. At latest, he was seen sitting on the pier near the edge and tossing bits of paper into the water below. Seattle PD and the Fire Department are on the scene with about 20 vehicles. Some firefighters were tying off, possibly in an attempt to pluck the guy off the bridge. Needless to say the whole bridge is closed to anything but foot/bike traffic on the eastern sidewalk. Southbound Metro route 28 and 31 buses were seen turning down 34th street, presumably to use the Ballard Bridge. [Update] 5:53 p.m.: The bridge is open. Traffic is flowing.
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