Interstate 84 is open to all traffic again both east and westbound in Oregon after being closed between Troutdale and Hood River most of Thursday due to a landslide.
The Oregon Department of Transportation said on Twitter that the highway is open again but that smaller landslides continue in the area.
“Smaller slides continue in the #ColumbiaRiverGorge & we’re still monitoring the freeway. Conditions remain volatile w/ continued rains & temps dropping below freezing in many parts of the state,” the agency Tweeted. ODOT advises drivers to use caution and be prepared for delays if taking I-84 today.
Thursday saw closures of the passes heading into Eastern Washington, along with flooding in Western Washington.
The major route across Washington’s Cascades — Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass — was closed Thursday due to high avalanche danger, heavy snow and low visibility. Stevens Pass on U.S. 2, White Pass on U.S. 12 and Blewett Pass on U.S. 97 were also closed Thursday.
Transportation officials said Thursday evening that the four mountain passes likely would remain closed until Sunday.
“Conditions are too dangerous for crews to be in the pass areas,” Washington Department of Transportation officials said. “Snow and debris continue to slide onto the highways. Crews are working in areas where it is safe to plow, clear catch basins and do other work to have those areas ready when we can reopen.”
In Lewis County, a 20 mile stretch of Interstate 5 was closed in both directions south of Chehalis due to rising flood water from the Chehalis River near 13th Street. The Washington State Department of Transportation said there is currently no estimated time for reopening.
WSDOT said travelers should delay travel until flood water recedes. Current weather forecasts show flood waters are expected to recede on Sunday.
