NEAR MULTNOMAH FALLS, Ore. — Interstate 84 heading east into the Columbia River Gorge was going to be closed six to eight hours as crews worked to clean a massive spill after a truck tipped, according to state officials.

The truck tipped over about seven miles east of Multnomah Falls, closing all lanes heading east, ODOT said.
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The truck was carrying a load of hot asphalt and overturned in the curvy section of interstate between Cascade Locks and Multnomah Falls, according to ODOT.

State spokesperson Christine Miles called it a “mess” and said anyone heading east would be stuck in traffic a good part of the morning.

One lane of westbound I-84 may need to be closed during the cleanup as well, she said.

Unfortunately, there were no easy detours with the river on one side and Gorge cliffs on the other.

All semi trucks heading out I-84 eastbound were told to take detour routes in Washington, ODOT said. Freight trucks are not allowed on the Bridge of the Gods in Cascade Locks, though.

Commuters and travelers heading east were urged to take Washington State Highway 14.