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Massive traffic jam on 90 westbound in Mentor caused by jackknifed truck

Freeway closed for several hours
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Posted at 4:37 PM, Oct 20, 2022
and last updated 2022-10-20 20:32:44-04

MENTOR, Ohio — After being closed for hours, traffic is now open in all lanes on Interstate 90 heading westbound at State Route 306 due to a jackknifed semi-truck, according to the Mentor Police Department.

All traffic is being exited at SR-615. The road is expected to be closed for "several hours," according to the City of Mentor.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

News 5 Chief Meteorologist Mark Johnson was stuck in traffic on his commute to work and went live from the scene. You can re-watch the video in the player below.

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