U.S. 20 remains closed between Juntura and Harper

By Mindy Gould on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

JUNTURA (Released from ODOT)-UPDATE: U.S. 20 remains closed between Juntura (milepost 190) and Harper (milepost 223) due to flooding from the Malheur River.

Crews report 3 to 5 feet of water on the road at milepost 195.5 (5.5 miles northeast of Juntura). The forecast predicts river levels to peak late Tuesday morning then begin to drop. Crews will continue to monitor. The closure is expected to last through the day. Other roads in southeast Oregon may also be affected by flooding.

Slow down and drive with caution. Do not drive through water. Check weather forecast and TripCheck.com for the latest.

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