CREWS WORKING TO CLEAR ROADS

January 15, 2024 4:10 a.m.

Crews with the Oregon Department of Transportation are working around the clock to clear the state’s roads.

Information from ODOT said nearly every highway was affected by challenging conditions over the past few days with major impacts to Interstates 5 and 84 on Sunday afternoon.

In the Portland area, crews are working to remove downed trees, snow and ice. Widespread power outages in that area mean that many electronic road signs and traffic lights may be out.

Snow and ice still blanket much of the Willamette Valley. Temperatures have not risen above freezing in many areas. Many sections of highway west of the Willamette Valley remain closed due to hundreds of downed trees. Some of these areas could take days to reopen.

Check current road conditions at www.tripcheck.com.