FORT JACKSON, S.C. -- Fort Jackson will have new gate hours beginning July 8 as thel federal civilian workers furlough period begins.

The furlough period will begin July 8 and end Sept. 30. During the furlough period, civilian employees will experience one furlough day per week.

The pending furloughs further reduce the number of security guards, which requires that gate hours of operation be altered through September.

Fort Jackson Gate Hours (starting July 8):

Gate 1:

5 a.m. to 1 p.m.; inbound and outbound traffic, Monday through Friday

3:30 to 6 p.m.; outbound traffic, Monday through Friday

Closed on weekends

Gate 2:

Open around the clock, seven days a week

Commercial traffic on weekends only

Gate 4:

5 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Monday through Friday

Closed om weekends

Commercial traffic must use Gate 4 on weekdays.

Gate 5:

Closed