U.S. remains closed between Prineville and Mitchell
By Mindy McKerrall on Friday, August 7th, 2026 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
WHEELER and CROOK COUNTY-U.S. 26 remains closed between Prineville and Mitchell because fire and smoke continue to create unsafe travel conditions. Crews continue to monitor the area and will reopen the highway as soon as it is safe to do so. There is a high likelihood this closure will extend through the weekend. Please don’t drive around road closures or let your GPS lead you somewhere unsafe. Check TripCheck.com for the latest updates before traveling.
