Fort Worth

I-30, U.S. 287 reopen after police activity closes highways near downtown Fort Worth

Fort Worth Police were involved in a chase that ended on Interstate 30 and U.S. Highway 287 near downtown Friday, June 16, 2023.
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Parts of both east and westbound Interstate 30 and northbound U.S. Highway 287 were closed near downtown Fort Worth Friday afternoon due to police activity.

NBC 5 has learned the closures were related to a police chase with a barricaded person along the highway.

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The person was reportedly taken into custody a little after 1 p.m. and the roads were reopened a short time later.

Police have not yet confirmed any additional details.

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