Drivers traveling to Fort Bragg will need to use alternate entrances after the installation’s All American Gate closed for a major bridge and roadway construction project.
The gate closed at 5 a.m. Monday, July 27, and is expected to remain closed for up to 24 months.
The project includes the replacement of the Gruber Road Bridge and extensive repairs to sections of the All American Freeway. Fort Bragg officials said part of the work will address roadbed settlement near the Rock Merritt Road exit.
The All American Freeway is closed in both directions between the All American Gate and Zabitosky Road. Gruber Road will also be detoured near the freeway overpass while the bridge work is completed.
The All American Gate is considered the primary entrance to Fort Bragg and normally carries a significant portion of the tens of thousands of vehicles entering the installation each day.
Traffic is being redirected to six nearby gates: Yadkin Road, Rock Merritt Avenue, Canopy Lane, Honeycutt Road, R. Miller Street and Butner Road.
Fort Bragg plans to add personnel at other gates and may extend operating hours at some entrances to accommodate the additional traffic. Drivers should still prepare for congestion and longer commute times, especially during morning and afternoon travel periods.
Installation officials are encouraging soldiers, civilian employees and visitors to become familiar with alternate routes. Drivers can also use traffic-enabled navigation services, DriveNC.gov and the My Army Post App to check current road and gate conditions.
The All American Visitor Center will remain open during construction. However, visitors receiving a pass at the center will have to use another entrance to drive onto the installation.
The repairs are being completed through a partnership between Fort Bragg and the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Officials said completing the bridge replacement and freeway repairs during the same closure will reduce the overall length of time drivers are affected compared with completing the projects separately.
Commuters traveling from Moore, Hoke, Lee and Cumberland counties should allow additional time and check conditions before leaving home.
Sources: Fort Bragg Garrison, the North Carolina Department of Transportation and ABC11/WTVD.
