Interstate 84 reopens after closure due to Durkee Fire

Emma Logan, Salem Statesman Journal
Updated ·1 min read

This story was updated at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday.

The Oregon Department of Transportation has reopened Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon. ODOT advises travelers to prepare for more closures as the fire remains active.

Officials recommend travelers use US 20 who need to move east or west through central and eastern Oregon.

The Durkee Fire burning in eastern Oregon forced closure in both directions on Interstate 84 Tuesday.
The Durkee Fire burning in eastern Oregon forced closure in both directions on Interstate 84 Tuesday.

The Oregon Department of Transportation closed Interstate 84 eastbound from Pendleton to Baker City on Tuesday due to the Durkee Fire.

The interstate was closed in both directions from the Baker City (exit 302) to Ontario (Exit 374).

The Oregon Department of Transportation posted this picture of the Durkee Fire along Interstate 84 at milepost 351 on Tuesday. The picture was taken Monday just northwest of the Baker-Malheur county line and Farewell Bend State Recreation Area on the Snake River.
The Oregon Department of Transportation posted this picture of the Durkee Fire along Interstate 84 at milepost 351 on Tuesday. The picture was taken Monday just northwest of the Baker-Malheur county line and Farewell Bend State Recreation Area on the Snake River.

Up to date traffic information and closures can be found at tripcheck.com

Emma Logan is an outdoors journalism intern for the Statesman Journal. She can be reached at elogan@salem.gannett.com or on X @emmmalogan 

This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: I-84 reopened after Durkee Fire closure