UPDATE: State Route 8 Northbound/Southbound Jammed Due to Car Accidents
Cuyahoga Falls Mayor Don Robart is encouraging motorists to take alternate routes.
Updated Jan. 25 at 3:55 p.m.
State Route 8 Northbound traffic jam
Due to a severe car accident on State Route 8 Northbound, Mayor Don Robart advised motorists to use alternate routes Friday.
The accident occurred just before the Graham Road exit; however, details of the accident remain unclear.
The accident backed up traffic to the Front Street exit in Cuyahoga Falls, said Robart in a press releaase issued at 2:30 p.m.
According to Patch's live traffic map, the accident has been cleared and traffic is flowing again on State Route 8 Northbound.
State Route 8 Southbound traffic jam
A second car accident occurred at 2:52 p.m. on State Route 8 Southbound in Akron at the E. Glenwood Avenue exit, according to Patch's live traffic map
Two lanes were blocked due to the accident.
The accident was cleared at 3:55 p.m. Friday.
Refer to Patch's Commute map above to find alternate routes, and to check the flow of traffic.
Leigh Peterson
3:10 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
Today in Cuyahoga Falls I was at an intersection waiting for the light to turn green. As it did, I noticed a car to my left trying to stop as his light had turned red. He was sliding a little into the intersection, so I waited to press on the gas until he stopped sliding as I was going straight. So what does the mailman behind me do? He honks. This is why people get in accidents. Geesh!!
Just because you have snow tires don't expect everyone else does. If you see someone sliding, stay back. If you see break lights coming on, slow down!!!!!
Amanda Harnocz
5:29 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013
thanks for the words of caution. Stay safe drivers!