I-84 is now open westbound in eastern Oregon. Drive with extra caution due to limited visibility. OR 204 (Tollgate Hwy.) and U.S 30 near Baker City are also open. Check TripCheck.com or call 511 / 800-977-6368 for updates. Outside Oregon call 503-588-2941.
I-84 westbound freeway is now open in Baker City at Exit 302. The route was closed for several hours due to a truck crash near milepost 271. U.S. 30 is also open between Baker City and Haines. If traveling, expect winter conditions in many parts of eastern Oregon. For update conditions check TripCheck.com or call 511 / 800-977-6368. Outside Oregon, call 503-588-2941.
I-84 is closed eastbound and westbound in eastern Oregon due to crash near milepost 237. This is expected to be an extended closure. The eastbound lanes are closed between Exit 216 east of Pendleton and La Grande at Exit 265. The westbound lanes are closed between Baker City Exit 302 and Exit 216. Due to limited truck parking space in Baker City and La Grande commercial trucks will need to exit the westbound freeway in Ontario at Exit 374. OR 204 (Tollgate Highway) and OR 245 are also closed to all but local residents. These two routes are not viable detours during freeway closures. If you travel, expect winter conditions in many parts of eastern Oregon. For update conditions check TripCheck.com or call 511 / 800-977-6368. Outside Oregon call 503-588-2941.
Most state routes are currently open in eastern Oregon, however OR334 west of Athena in Umatilla County will remain closed for next few days. Crews are working to remove the six foot tall drifts with a snow blower and other equipment, but it's a slow process. Some progress was made today and crews will continue over next few days. Sections of several other routes, including I-84 have fresh or packed snow. Expect winter conditions throughout eastern Oregon and be prepared for long delays in the event of a closure, which could happen at anytime. Continue to monitor weather reports and check TripCheck.com before heading out. Or, call 511 / 800-977-6368. Outside Oregon call 503-588-2941. Stay home, don't take chances and stay safe.
I-84 eastbound and westbound lanes are now open in eastern Oregon, however, many other routes remain closed. Check TripCheck.com before making travel plans. ODOT crews continue to remove snow on closed routes so they can be open as soon as possible, however continuing snow and wind is hampering the clean-up process. Progress is being make on OR11 and other highways sections, but it is unknown at this time when the closed highways will be safe for travel. ODOT and county crews are currently working to get stranded motorists along the closed section of OR350 (Imnaha Highway) in Wallowa County back to a safe location. Do not attempt to drive on closed highways. When you do this and become stranded, you put others at risk. Also, avoid blindly following GPS navigation devices that can lead you onto remote, unmaintained roads. Conditions may get worse this afternoon/evening. Please stay home and stay safe. Continue to monitor highway/weather conditions at TripCheck.com, or call 511 / 800-977-6368. Outside Oregon call 503-588-2941.
I-84 is closed eastbound and westbound from Pendleton to La Grande due to high winds, blowing/drifting snow and white-out conditions in some areas. Crews report visibility is down to zero with multiple spun out trucks. The westbound freeway is also closed to trucks at Exit 374 in Ontario due to limited commercial vehicle parking areas in Baker City and La Grande. OR 245 and OR 204 (Tollgate Hwy.) are also closed to through travel as they are not viable routes for freeway traffic. Continue to check TripCheck.com or call 511 / 800-977-6368 for update condition. outside Oregon call 503-588-2941.