Benning Blvd. access point to close over weekend

By Maneuver Center of ExcellenceNovember 17, 2015

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FORT BENNING, Ga., (Nov.18 2015) -- The Benning Road "Stone Gate" will be closed from 6 p.m. Nov. 20 to 4 a.m. Nov. 23.

Motorists are strongly encouraged to avoid Benning Blvd. between Victory Drive and Fort Benning's "Stone Gate" the weekend of Nov. 21.

Visitors to the installation will be able to access the post through the I-185, Eddy Bridge and Harmony Church access control points.

The National Infantry Museum will be open and maintain regular weekend hours. Visitors to the museum will be able to access it from South Lumpkin Road. Residents of Fort Benning and motorists on the installation will be able to access the museum from Benning Road outbound lanes.

Entry to the installation is strictly controlled at access control points. And people entering along the RiverWalk will be required to present identification and may be searched as well.

All vehicles attempting to enter the installation at any access control point will be stopped and may be searched. Drivers and adult passengers in the vehicle will be asked to present identification.