I-84 closure due to crash near Huntington

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Thursday, April 14th, 2022 in Columbia Basin News Columbia Basin Top Stories Eastern/Southeast Oregon News Eastern/Southeast Oregon Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News Northeastern Oregon Top Stories

HUNTINGTON –

Update as of 2:51pmODOT is reporting that all closures have been lifted.

Update from ODOT as of 2:30pm

I-84 remains closed eastbound between Exit 216 (six miles east of Pendleton) and Exit 374 in Ontario due to crash near milepost 350, 4 miles east of Huntington. ODOT has been sorting eastbound traffic at Exit 216 to allow local residents to get home to La Grande and Baker City. Click on the closure icon on TripCheck.com for details. I-84 westbound lanes are open, but reduced to one lane near crash site, where emergency crews are on scene. OR 204 (Tollgate Hwy.) and OR 245 are also closed (open to local traffic only), as they are not viable detours for freeway traffic. Crews are in the process of opening the eastbound freeway.

ODOT: East. Ore.:
I-84 is now closed eastbound between Exit 216 (six miles east of Pendleton) and Exit 374 in Ontario due to crash near milepost 350, 4 miles east of Huntington. ODOT will be sorting eastbound traffic at Exit 216 to allow local residents to get home to La Grande and Baker City. Click on the closure icon on TripCheck.com for details. I-84 westbound lanes are open, but reduced to one lane near crash site, where emergency crews are on scene. Expect smoke in the crash area as vehicles are on fire. OR 204 (Tollgate Hwy.) and OR 245 are also closed (open to local traffic only), as they are not viable detours for freeway traffic.

Update as of 12:43pm I-84 is now closed eastbound from Pendleton to Ontario. This is due to crash near milepost 350, 4 miles east of Huntington. Westbound lanes are open, but reduced to one lane near crash site. Emergency crews on scene. Expect smoke in the area as vehicles are on fire. Closure expected to continue for several hours. OR 245 is also closed (open to local traffic only), as it is not a viable detour for freeway traffic.