I-84 closed in eastern Oregon due to truck crashes

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon Top Stories

EASTERN OREGON – (Release from ODOT)

Update as of 9:35pm

ODOT: East. Ore.: I-84 WESTBOUND freeway is now open in eastern Oregon. The route was closed around noon due to two truck crashes, one at milepost 258 and the other near milepost 270. Winter weather and icy conditions can be expected throughout region. Restrictions on OR 204 and OR 245 are also lifted. Conditions can change at any time, so please continue to check TripCheck.com or call 511 / 800-977-6368 for road and weather updates.

Update as of 7:25pm I-84 WESTBOUND freeway in eastern Oregon remains closed between Ontario and milepost 258, three miles west of La Grande. ODOT and hazardous materials crews are working to clean up spilled fuel from the roadway and shoulder, and move the damaged truck and trailer off the roadway. The route is expected to be open within the hour. The WESTBOUND freeway is closed in Ontario due to limit safe truck parking in Baker City. Local residents trying to get to Huntington or Baker City from Ontario may be able to access the WESTBOUND freeway by showing ID at Exit 371. Check the TripCheck closure alert for a link to “additional information” about this local traffic detour option. Winter weather and icy conditions can be expected throughout eastern Oregon. OR 204 and OR 245 are also closed to through traffic and are not viable detours for freeway traffic

Update as of 6:00pm I-84 EASTBOUND is now open in eastern Oregon. I-84 WESTBOUND remains closed between Ontario and milepost 258, three miles west of La Grande. The freeway closure is due to two separate truck crashes that occurred around noon today near mileposts 270 and 258, and blocked the westbound lanes. The WESTBOUND freeway is closed in Ontario due to limit safe truck parking in Baker City. Local residents trying to get to Huntington or Baker City from Ontario may be able to access the WESTBOUND freeway by showing ID at Exit 371. If this local traffic only option is available, information will be posted on TripCheck. Check the TripCheck closure alert for a link to “additional information”. Winter weather and icy conditions can be expected throughout eastern Oregon. OR 204 and OR 245 are also closed to through traffic and are not viable detours for freeway traffic.

Previous: I-84 remains closed in eastern Oregon. The EASTBOUND freeway is closed near Pendleton at Exit 216. The WESTBOUND closure has moved from Baker City to Ontario at Exit 374 due to limited parking in Baker City. The freeway closures are due to two separate truck crashes near mileposts 270 and 258 that are blocking the westbound lanes. Because the westbound blockage is preventing ODOT winter maintenance crews from returning after treating snow and ice on the eastbound freeway, both freeways are closed at this time. Emergency responders are on scene and crews are working to get the freeways open as soon as possible, however, the closures are expected to continue for several more hours. Local residents trying to get to Huntington or Baker City from Ontario may be able to access the WESTBOUND freeway by showing ID at Exit 371. If this local traffic only option is available information will be posted on TripCheck. Check the TripCheck closure alert for a link to “additional information”. Winter weather and icy conditions can be expected throughout eastern Oregon. OR 204 and OR 245 are also closed to through traffic and are not viable detours for freeway traffic. Check TripCheck.com or call 511 / 800-977-6368 for update conditions. Outside Oregon call 503-588-2941.