BOISE, Idaho — Multiple crashes and severe winter weather have forced a stretch of Interstate 84 to close in eastern Oregon Thursday evening, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reported.
Westbound lanes are closed between Exit 216, 6 miles east of Pendleton, and Exit 265, 4 miles east of La Grande. Eastbound lanes are now open, as of 11:45 p.m. Thursday.
Only local traffic is able to use OR 245 and OR 204, also known as Tollgate Highway, according to ODOT. No alternate routes for I-84 are available in the area.
Westbound I-84 is also closed to through traffic between Ontario (Exit 374) and Baker City due to limited truck parking availability from the closure near La Grande.
According to ODOT, westbound I-84 is only available to local traffic for those living or working in communities between Ontario and La Grande. Officials said local vehicles will be sorted at Exit 371, with proof of residency or employment required.
Through traffic must exit the freeway at Exit 374 or Exit 376.
ODOT said "crews are working to clear away crashed and stranded vehicles, and tow trucks are on scene." Officials also ask the public to stay in their current locations until I-84 opens.
For the latest updates on closures, visit TripCheck.com or call 511 at 800-977-6368. For those outside of Oregon, call 503-588-2941.
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