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Trucks on I-84. Chaining up is good for both you and other drivers, especially on mountain roads.
News media contacts:
Portland area, Mount Hood, Columbia Gorge, Don Hamilton, 503-704-7452
Salem, Eugene and north and central Oregon Coast, David House, 503-551-8641
SW Oregon, Southern Oregon Coast, Julie Denney, 503-949-2366
Bend area, Central Oregon, Matt Noble, 503-779-9868, or Kacey Davey, 541-280-2716
Eastern Oregon, Vicki Moles, 541-620-4527
Jan. 16, 2024
Another round of freezing rain is forecast for Tuesday through Wednesday morning across northwest Oregon, including in the Columbia River Gorge.
Portland and the Columbia River Gorge could get up to half an inch of ice Tuesday. ODOT is preparing to close Interstate 84 in the Columbia River Gorge before conditions become unsafe, before motorists become stranded by ice. Crews are watching conditions carefully and will close the highway between Troutdale and Hood River if needed.
Check TripCheck.com for real-time traffic impacts and current closures.
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If you must travel Tuesday or Wednesday, be prepared
If you must travel, carry chains – even if you have traction tires or four-wheel-drive – plenty of fuel, snacks and blankets in case of delays. Some highways have reached the point where chains are required regardless of whether you have four-wheel-drive.
Safety is our priority – for travelers and our road crews. If you decide to travel, plan extra time for your journey and carry emergency supplies. Delays and closures are happening statewide. Expect to encounter chain restrictions.
Give snowplows and emergency crews extra space to do their work, and never pass a snowplow on the right. Our crews are working hard to clear roads, but their job becomes more difficult when disabled cars and trucks block traffic.
With power lines down, traffic signals may be off-line. Treat traffic signals that aren't working like a four-way stop. Never drive over downed power lines.
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