ODOT says that the interstate will be shut down for at least 24 hours.

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  1. truckaholic001

    truckaholic001 Light Load Member

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    'Expect lengthy closures' on Oregon interstate for flooding

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    The Oregon State Police have issued a warning to drivers about an interstate closure due to rising flood waters.

    On Friday morning, Oregon State Police shared a Facebook post that reads,

    Important #TrafficAlert information

    I-84 in several areas from Hermiston to Ontario are closed due to flooding. Oregon Department of Transportation is expecting lengthy closures.

    These photos are from I-84 milepost 187 at Hermiston this morning.

    www.tripcheck.com for updates

    The Oregon Department of Transportation says that the closure will last for at least a day: “I-84 ODOT CLOSURE: I-84 WB WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING FROM ID BORDER TO 187 FOR AT LEAST 24 HRS. EB TRAFFIC CLOSED FROM MP182-188.”
    Oregon State Police
    2 hours ago
    Update from Oregon Department of Transportation:

    I-84 ODOT CLOSURE: I-84 WB WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING FROM ID BORDER TO 187 FOR AT LEAST 24 HRS. EB TRAFFIC CLOSED FROM MP182-188.
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  3. jammer910Z

    jammer910Z Road Train Member

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    I got through there yesterday morning going east just before they closed it.

    Lots of water in the road.
    Hydroplane city if you weren't careful.

    Stopped in Nampa to fuel a d PFJ already had a sign on the door that 84 was locked up.
     
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  4. Jenn72

    Jenn72 Medium Load Member

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    Hmm, I see one of our trucks. I'm sure my company will be sending out a message about driving in high water.
     
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