Southwest Gate closes Aug. 11

Published Aug. 4, 2015
By 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Hill's Southwest Gate will close permanently Aug. 11 with the end of Utah Department of Transportation's major construction at the base's South Gate and on Highway 193 in Layton.

The Southwest Gate is being closed to:

· Enhance installation security
· Improve pedestrian safety for children walking to and from school from the housing area on the base
· Maximize security forces manpower and resources

The permanent gate closure was originally scheduled for July, but was delayed as UDOT's construction at the South Gate and Highway 193 continued longer than was planned. The South Gate (open 24/7), Roy Gate (open 24/7) and West Gate (open 4 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Friday) will all remain open.

The closure of the Southwest Gate, already operating under limited hours, will have no impact on the hours at the pedestrian school gate located near the Southwest Gate.