A series of crashes has closed all eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 east of Baker City, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Multiple semi trucks lost control and crashed in extremely icy and snowy conditions on the freeway, said transportation department spokesman Dave Thompson. The crashes span a 17-mile stretch of I-84 between mileposts 323 and 340, Thompson said, but officials elected to close the freeway starting at milepost 306 -- just east of Baker City.
"We just don't want cars or trucks going out in that no-man's land at this point," Thompson said.
The closure happened around noon Saturday. It's unclear when the freeway will re-open, but that's not likely to happen soon, Thompson said.
The westbound lanes of I-84 remain open. Statewide traffic information is available at www.tripcheck.com.
Provided By: oregonlive.com
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