State Route 8 reopened in Akron after 'emergency situation'

Authorities have reopened all lanes of state Route 8 in Akron.

The highway was closed briefly Monday morning between Glenwood Avenue and Perkins Street "due to an emergency situation" in both the northbound and southbound lanes.

The roadway reopened around 10:35 a.m.

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