ODOT: PDX, Mt. Hood: Eastbound Interstate 84 will remain closed at exit 17 in Troutdale Thursday while crews clean up a slide at milepost 61, about three miles west of Hood River. About 2,000 cubic yards of rock and debris fell from the hillside on the south side of the highway just before 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, forcing the closure of both eastbound lanes and one westbound lane. No time has been set for re-opening. One alternate route is U.S. 26 (Mount Hood Highway) east to OR 35, and then north to I-84 in Hood River. These highways are icy in spots, so please exercise caution: slow down and leave more room between cars. Please expect delays and slow-moving trucks. Another alternate route uses I-205 north into Washington State; then SR-14 east to Hood River and back across the Hood River Bridge to continue on I-84 east. Please expect heavy traffic, delays and backups on this route. And truckers should know that oversized loads are NOT allowed on SR-14 between Washougal and Hood River; SR-14 is NOT an allowed alternate route for oversized loads.
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