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Pax River Gate 2 Closed: Oct. 6 -13, 2020

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NAS Patuxent River’s Gate 2 will close to all traffic at 9 am Oct. 6, 2020, and reopen October 13, 2020, at 5 am. Drivers should use NAS Patuxent River’s Gate 1 during these dates.

More Vehicles Than Ever at Gate 2 and Nationwide

Pax River asks commuters to be considerate of other drivers and not block the Great Mills and Three Notch Road intersection while queued at NAS:Pax River’s Gate 2.

To EaseTraffic Pax Extends Hours at Gates 2 & 3

Heightened security orders midst furloughs, shutdowns and hiring freezes has NAS:Pax struggling to meet the mission and keep the traffic moving.

Weekend Gate 2 Closure Prompts Business Concerns

Pax River Gate 3 closure

The Lexington Park Business and Community Association is joined by UCAC in protesting the weekend closure of Gate 2.

New Gate Closings Begin Today: June 19

Gate 2 Closing Nights & Weekends beginning Wednesday, June 19, Gate 1 will be open 24/7. Reduction of access point into NAS:Patuxent River will increase base security and its anti-terrorism posture, CO explains to community.