UPDATE: I-84 partly reopens in Oregon after semi truck crashes

The westbound lanes of Interstate 84 were expected to reopen in Eastern Oregon about 9:30 p.m. after several semi trucks crashed hours earlier on the snowy and icy highway.

I-84 reopened eastbound near Pendleton after about four hours, said the Oregon Department of Transportation.

The westbound lanes remained closed for another three hours at Ontario, Ore., about three miles west of La Grande.

The initial closure was at Baker City but there no longer was room for trucks to park.

“ODOT and hazardous materials crews are working to clean up spilled fuel from the roadway and shoulder, and move the damaged truck and trailer off the roadway,” said state officials.

Oregon highways 204 and 245 also were closed to through traffic for hours because they were not viable detours.

Check TripCheck.com or call 511 or 800-977-6368 for updated conditions. Outside Oregon call 503-588-2941.

This story was originally published January 12, 2021 at 2:31 PM.