Interstate 5 was closed in both directions at Del Mar Heights Friday due to police activity, which was creating hours-long delays on the major thoroughfare.
Video from SkyRanger 7 showed miles and miles of traffic on northbound Interstate 5, which had been closed since 11:30 a.m. when the police activity began.
Just before 4 p.m., southbound lanes were also closed. At least one lane briefly reopened before 5 p.m., but traffic remained at a crawl at 6 p.m.
The incident prompted a SigAlert during the evening commute.
🚨UPDATE- As of 12/5/25- 5:40 Pm – The situation is still active and ongoing. The San Diego Police Department along with San Diego Fire has significant resources on scene in effort to help bring this situation to a safe conclusion.
Significant traffic delays are still expected… pic.twitter.com/DZwVlih4GM
— San Diego Police Department (@SanDiegoPD) December 6, 2025
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