Gate operations for Independence Day holiday weekend

By Fort Knox PAOJuly 2, 2026

Gate operations for Independence Day holiday weekend
Fort Knox's gates will have adjusted hours of operation for the Independence Day holiday weekend. (Photo Credit: Eric Pilgrim) VIEW ORIGINAL

Wilson Gate: Closed Friday, July 3 through Monday, July 6

Brandenburg Gate: Closed Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5

Chaffee (main) Gate: Remains open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Chaffee Avenue’s on-ramps to US 31W (Dixie Highway) remain open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week

ONE EXCEPTION: To assist with Fort Knox’s Freedom Fest/Salute to the Nation event egress traffic, these ramps will remain open until midnight on July 4.

NOTE: These on-ramps are NOT to be confused with the Chaffee (main) Gate’s road – Bullion Boulevard – that leads to US 31W.

The Fort Knox Visitor Center remains open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.