New gate to ease traffic congestion Published June 11, 2010 By Staff Report ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Following two weeks of traffic analysis and commuter feedback, officials at Robins have determined a need to open another gate. Beginning Wednesday, the Museum of Aviation Gate, located next to the Russell Parkway Gate, will be opened during peak traffic hours. Traffic will be routed to the base access gate, placing commuters on Kelley Lane across from the civil engineer compound, Bldg. 1555. For safety reasons, traffic will be one lane only inbound from Russell Parkway from 5 to 8 a.m. Monday through Friday. The gate will also be opened for outbound traffic from 3 to 5 p.m. weekdays. The northbound entrance from Highway 247 will remain closed. "We understand the need to improve traffic flow in and out of Robins," said Maj. Russ Stilling, 78th Security Forces Squadron commander. "By opening this additional gate, we remain flexible in meeting the needs of the base populace." Stilling said the Russell/ Museum Gate can handle a limited number of vehicles, so base personnel should continue to utilize all available gates to prevent congestion. The gate opening is in addition to previously implemented improvements, such as adjusting traffic lights, installing a temporary four-way stop at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Byron Street, and encouraging commuters to use Green Street, Air National Guard and outbound Commercial Truck gates. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when approaching the Russell/Museum entrance due to the one lane configuration. They should be especially vigilant of museum customers walking in the area. "I would like to remind all base personnel to be patient and drive safely, as our Airmen, who are working diligently, ensure we have safe roadways on Robins," Stilling said.