ODOT release - SALEM – As wildfire activity in Oregon grows, travelers are encouraged to carefully plan their routes. Fires are burning near several highways, requiring crews to close and reopen roads, and change traffic patterns with little notice.  With hot, dry conditions expected to continue, wildfire-related travel disruptions will persist throughout the summer. ODOT urges anyone traveling this summer to check smoke, fire and travel conditions before leaving home, stay alert for changing conditions and slow down near wildfire activity.  "Wildfires can affect travel with very little warning," said ODOT Public Information Officer Kacey Davey. "A highway that's open when you leave home could close an hour later as fire behavior changes. If possible, choose a route that avoids active wildfires and be prepared to adjust your plans as conditions change."  Before you go:  Before you leave, check TripCheck.com for current road conditions, closures and delays. TripCheck provides information from ODOT's dispatch centers 24 hours a day and updates in real time as fire situations evolve.