I-84 reopen after Durkee Fire shuts freeway down
By Joe Hathaway on Sunday, July 21st, 2024 in Columbia Basin News Columbia Basin Top Stories Eastern/Southeast Oregon News Northeastern Oregon News
UPDATE – Monday, July 22 at 7:40am: From ODOT – I-84 and OR 201 North are now open in eastern Oregon. The routes were closed yesterday due to a wildfire near I-84 east of Baker City. Travelers are advised to use caution due to ongoing fire activity in the area. Closures may be possible later today. Go to TripCheck.com for updates.
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A full list of closures associated with the Durkee Fire provided below
per Oregon Department of Transportation
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“I-84 is closed eastbound due to wildfire. Lanes Affected: (Eastbound) Median, All Lanes. Updated: 07/22/2024 06:04 am.”
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“I-84 is closed Eastbound due to wildfire. All On/Off Ramps Closed. Lanes Affected: (Eastbound) Median, All Lanes; (Westbound) Median, All Lanes; Updated: 07/22/2024 05:15 am.”
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“I-84 is closed westbound and eastbound to all traffic due to wildfire. Lanes Affected: (Eastbound) Median, All Lanes, Shoulder (Westbound) Median, All Lanes, Shoulder; Updated: 07/22/2024 04:33 am.”
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“I-84 is closed Eastbound due to wildfire. All on/off ramps are closed. Lanes Affected: (Eastbound) Median, All Lanes, Shoulder; Updated: 07/21/2024 11:05 pm.”
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“A wildfire has closed the road. Use an alternate route. Lanes Affected: (Eastbound) Median, All Lanes; Issued: 07/21/2024 9:16 pm.”
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“US30 is closed, local traffic only. I-84 closed EB due to Wildfire. NO Freeway access from US-30; Lanes Affected: (Northbound) Median, All Lanes; (Southbound) Median, All Lanes; Updated: 07/22/2024 05:14 am.”
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“OR-245, 1 mile North of Intersection with John Day Highway US-26. Lanes Affected: (Northbound) Median, All Lanes; (Southbound) Median, All Lanes; Comments: Local traffic only on OR-245, no access to I-84. The freeway is closed due to Wildfire; 7/22/2024 5:14 AM.”
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UPDATE- I-84 remains closed both eastbound and westbound between Baker City and Ontario due to the Durkee Fire. I-84 is closed eastbound at mp216, 7 miles East of Pendleton to Baker City. ORE204 Tollgate is closed eastbound. OR-245, MP 1 – 36, OR-245, 1 mile North of Intersection with John Day Highway US-26 is closed both directions.
Previous: From ODOT: I-84 is closed to all traffic between Baker City (Exit 302) and Ontario (Exit 374) due to a wildfire south of Durkee, near milepost 330. Delay your travel or use alternate routes, stay on main highways. Closure is expected to last through the night. Crews will evaluate the situation in the morning. Go to TripCheck.com for updates.
