I-84 Eastbound now closed between Pendleton and Baker City

By Garrett Christensen on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

UPDATE 2/18 4:32 AM: Interstate 84 closure update:

Pendleton to La Grande: Closed both directions

Baker City to La Grande: Westbound lanes closed

Ontario to Baker City: Westbound lanes closed to trucks

Also North Powder School District will be on a 2-hour delay today.

EASTERN OREGON — UPDATE 9:10 PM (From ODOT) Eastbound I-84 is closed between Pendleton and Baker City (milepost 216-304) due to multiple spun-out and stuck vehicles blocking the interstate. Winter weather is prompting chain conditions througout the corridor. Use Tripcheck.com for chain requirement locations and information and plan accordingly. Local highways are not viable detour routes for interstate traffic. Expect eastbound closure to last well into the night. Westbound I-84 has reopened between Baker City and La Grande.

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UPDATE 5:25 PM: I-84 Westbound is now closed to trucks between Ontario and La Grande. All other restrictions remain in place

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UPDATE 5:15 PM (From ODOT): Westbound I-84 is closed between Baker City and La Grande due to multiple spun out and stuck vehicles. Expect extended delays. Local highways are not viable interstate detours. Check chain conditions on Tripcheck.com before traveling and plan accordingly

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I-84 Westbound is closed between Baker City (Milepost 302) and La Grande (Milepost 265) due to winter weather conditions and numerous spun-out vehicles. US-30 is open to local traffic only and is NOT a valid bypass for highway traffic.

No estimated length of closure is avalible at this time. Use caution and avoid highway travel if possible.