LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. –
The LaSalle Avenue Gate at Langley Air Force Base, Va., is scheduled to reopen no later than July 25.
Since approximately 25 percent of all base traffic uses the LaSalle Gate, reopening the gate is a top priority, said Jim Wampler, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron Programs flight chief.
"We have been working closely with the Norfolk Corps of Engineers, who are the project managers, in an effort to get the gate open as soon as possible," said Wampler.
Completion of the project was delayed due to weather and design changes. While some delays are an often occurrence in major construction contracts, Wampler said the improvements will be a great benefit to the base and enhance its major visitor entrance.
The gate closed in August 2012 to facilitate construction of a new visitor control center, pass and identification office and an expanded guardhouse, all of which will allow for better service for the Langley community.
Currently, any traffic approaching from the downtown Hampton area is diverted to the installation's other gates. Visitors without military ID card must go to the temporary VCC at the Armistead Avenue gate to get a temporary pass.
More information will be released as it becomes available.