Motorists drive wrong way on Hwy. 401 to avoid traffic jam

Posted September 27, 2014 6:35 pm.

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A video submitted by a CityNews viewer shows some motorists making dangerous driving choices as they back up their vehicles, turn around and go the wrong way on the westbound Highway 401, near McCowan Road, to avoid a traffic jam on Saturday morning.

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