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2 northbound lanes blocked on Route 8 near Perkins Street in Akron

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Posted at 10:40 AM, Jun 05, 2023
and last updated 2023-06-05 10:40:48-04

Two right lanes are blocked on State Route 8 near Perkins Street in Akron, causing heavy delays.

There is stop-and-go traffic backed up to Market Street.

There is a police presence in the area. News 5 has reached out to Akron Police to learn more.

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