Restrictions
- No commercial trucks will be allowed on closed freeway sections.
- Local Traffic (residents of Meacham)
- may be allowed when conditions warrant.
- access may be halted at any time
- may be required to show photo ID with proof of residency in Meacham or properties accessed via sections of I-84 eastbound not impacted by full highway closure. (If closure incident is east of Meacham, ODOT will try to accommodate getting local residents home)
Legend
Closure
Open to Local Traffic Only
ODOT Staffed Closure Point - Exit 216
This map is for identifying local resident detour information ONLY for the EASTBOUND Freeway between Exit 216 and Exit 238 (Meacham). It does NOT show current highway closures or incidences. Return to TripCheck for current status of all highway sections.
Key Facts
Interstate 84 EASTBOUND is closed between Exit 216 West of Pendleton and La Grande Exit 265. This webpage is specifically for
EASTBOUND travel. (For status of WESTBOUND freeway or other highway sections in the area check the TripCheck home page for road/weather alerts.
The freeway is closed due to a crash that is blocking both EASTBOUND travel lanes and/or a weather event that is making travel extremely hazardous (slick roads, heavy fog, smoke, etc.) between Exit 216 east of Pendleton and Exit 265 in La Grande.
The TripCheck alert may identify information regarding reason for closure and/or location of crash. Closures due to weather events are put in place to help protect the safety of travelers. The freeway will be open when it is deemed safe for travel.
The TripCheck alert may identify information regarding reason for closure and/or location of crash. Closures due to weather events are put in place to help protect the safety of travelers. The freeway will be open when it is deemed safe for travel.
What is open to local traffic only?
Only the short section of eastbound freeway between Exit 216 (east of Pendleton) and Exit 238 (Meacham) is open for local Meacham residents so they may travel to their homes. (Note: this local access on the freeway will only be available when the incident blocking both eastbound lanes is located east of Exit 238. During the winter season snow and/or ice may be present on road surfaces and travelers are required to comply with chain laws and drive according to conditions of the road.
What traffic is considered local for this map?
Local traffic for this detour option consists of Meacham area residents.
Why are some residents allowed past the closure?
The EASTBOUND freeway is closed at Exit 216 to ensure that travelers can exit the freeway to access services (gas, food, lodging, etc.) via alternate routes or by returning on Westbound freeway. ODOT does not want travelers to become stranded on the freeway in areas that are away from these services. Provided the EASTBOUND freeway section between exits 216 and 238 is safe for travel, ODOT also does not want to prevent local Meacham area residents from traveling home.
Are trucks allowed on the detour?
Commercial trucks will not be allowed on the Eastbound freeway past Exit 216.