State Route 8 northbound partially closed in Akron due to maintenance issue

Jennifer Pignolet, Akron Beacon Journal

June 22, 2024 at 1:31 PM

State Route 8 northbound in Akron is down to one lane Saturday after a maintenance issue.

The problem has closed the right two lanes to traffic at Tallmadge Avenue. It's not clear when the road will reopen.

State Route 8 northbound in Akron is down to one lane Saturday following a maintenance issue.

The Ohio Department of Transportation said the issue was being handled by the city of Akron, which has not returned a request for information Saturday.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Route 8 north partially closed in Akron due to maintenance issue

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