U.S. Hwy. 20 in eastern Oregon now open to single lane travel

Clean up operations continue after debris slides closed the highway 

June 14, 2023

U.S. Hwy. 20 is now open to one lane of traffic 10 miles east of Juntura. Expect delays of up to 20 minutes for pilot car-escorted travel through this area that was closed on Sunday due to a landslide. Our crews have been working day and night since the event blocked about a mile of road. Malheur County, utility companies and other crews have also been working to get the highway open.

Keeping traffic moving on U.S. 20 depends on weather conditions. We may set up temporary closures to ensure the safety of travelers and work crews. Slow down and drive with extra caution through the work zone. 

ODOT is working to open both lanes of the highway by the end of the week.

For updated conditions, watch for media announcements and continue checking TripCheck.com or call 511 / 800-977-6368. Outside of Oregon, call 503-588-2941. 

ODOT continues to post update photos from the slide area, including aerial drone images on ODOT’s Flickr site at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAHv4C .

For 24/7 road conditions and traffic alerts visit tripcheck.com or call 5-1-1. For questions about this issue contact Tom Strandberg, 541-663-6261, email thomas.strandberg@odot.Oregon.gov

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