New Commercial Vehicle Gate Coming to Robins
Wednesday, February 24th, 2021
The new facility will meet current standards for antiterrorism and force protection,” said Derek Grimsley, 78th Civil Engineers Group. “The gate layout will address capacity, speed, and wrong way detection, and have screening points for checking of visitor credentials, and cargo prior to being admitted onto the base. The gate should be completed by Dec. 10, 2021.”
More space is being added to mitigate traffic issues, currently an issue at the existing Truck gate.
“The new gate will add queuing space for commercial vehicles to get in line without backing up traffic on Georgia Highway 247,” said Grimsley.
“A gatehouse will be for support staff conducting inspections,” said Grimsley. “The vehicle inspection, identification check area, and x-ray inspection areas will be protected by canopies.”
“The x-ray canopy will be constructed to support a new mobile truck mounted x-ray unit,” said Grimsley. “This will allow for the 78th Security Forces Squadron to have mobility for special events like the Air Show.”
Improvements are in planning for other access control points.
“Upgrades will include realignment of roadway to meet the current standards for antiterrorism and force protection,” said Grimsley. “This adds protection for 78th SFS staff and all base personnel from outside threats attempting to gain access to the base.”
