10 Freeway reopened after closure due to woman on overpass

The 10 Freeway was closed in both directions near Monterey in Palm Desert Monday morning as a woman was on the overpass.

The freeway and bridge over Monterey was closed to traffic in all directions.  Traffic backed up for miles.

The closure was due to a woman standing on the overpass who was talked down by police.

All roads are now open again.

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