July 24, 2042 3:50 a.m.

Those who plan to travel across Oregon in the coming days should make sure to carefully plan their route.

An update from the Oregon Department of Transportation said Interstate 84 and many other highways may be closed or unreliable due to wildfires. With a long hot summer ahead, other fires and closures throughout the state are likely.

Travelers should be prepared for more I-84 closures and are encouraged not to rely on this route. Many eastern Oregon highways are closed or impacted as well.

Wildfires are unpredictable and ODOT has no estimate on opening times for any fire-impacted highway. Previous plans for a nighttime-only closure of I-84 to remove brush along the highway were upended when the fire quickly reached the highway. Fire crews are actively fighting fire from I-84.

Travelers should use U.S. 20 to move east or west across central and eastern Oregon.

Those who must travel should consult www.tripcheck.com for current road information.