UPDATE: Just before noon today Calgary Police were able to resolve the situation peacefully.

Police thanked the public for their cooperation and informed the public the individual was taken into custody and connected with appropriate mental support.

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Calgary Police have closed the Peace Bridge due to a person experiencing a mental health crisis.

Police state on their X account that there is no threat to public safety and all roads remain open near the bridge.

However, the Peace Bridge is closed to pedestrians while Calgary Police Services deals with the situation.

Police ask pedestrians to avoid the area and find another route.