Police Activity Shuts Down 101 Freeway In Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD (CBSLA.com) — The 101 Freeway was shut down in both directions Tuesday during rush hour causing a traffic nightmare in Hollywood.

At around 5 p.m. authorities responded to a situation on the overpass and closed the southbound side just before the Western Avenue exit. At around 5:20 p.m. the northbound side of the freeway was closed at Hollywood Boulevard.  Police took a person into custody around 5:50 p.m.  The freeway was expected to reopen shortly.

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