Westbound Interstate 84 from Hood River to Troutdale was closed between 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, the Oregon Department of Transportation says.
Both directions of the interstate had been closed between the two cities since Sept. 4 because of the Eagle Creek fire. However, the westbound lanes were opened Thursday. Also, on Friday, the westbound I-84 ramps to Cascade Locks were opened.
Saturday’s temporary closure from exit 62 in Hood River to exit 17 in Troutdale was to allow ODOT to remove large trees endangering the road, the agency said in a news release. The Bonneville Power Administration was scheduled to remove the trees, some of which are located near the Toothrock Tunnel.
“Bringing down the trees could result in damage to road barriers. Crews will be on standby to quickly make repairs, if needed,” the release says, adding, “Sections of the road could close again, if necessary, because of changes in the fire or for road cleanup.”
