Traffic turnover on MLK Jr. Blvd. slated for end of May Published May 21, 2015 By Jenny Gordon Robins Public Affairs ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- The repaving project currently taking place along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard is taking shape since crews began in February. As soon as one side of the road is repaired, traffic will soon be turned over to the south side of the road beginning on or about May 29. Due to recent weather delays, the estimated completion date is now Sept. 11. Along with correcting existing drainage issues, the project will renew the asphalt road, curb and gutter, sidewalk with crosswalks, and handicap-accessible curb ramps. Two ramps will be widened at the intersection of Robins Parkway, enabling semitrailer trucks to successfully make turns on and off MLK Jr. Boulevard. As the project enters Phase 3, driveway entries to all buildings on the north side of the road will not be accessible, according to Khalida Hooper with the 78th Civil Engineer Squadron. No parking will be permitted along the south side of Bldgs. 376 and 364. The parking lot south of Bldg. 365 will not be affected; it's recommended this lot be heavily utilized during construction. As the pathway running parallel to MLK Jr. Boulevard along the south side of Bldgs. 376 and 364 continues to be used, it is not recommended that it be used for any other reason due to close proximity to construction. Pedestrian traffic will use the underground tunnel to cross the road. There will also be parking in the lot adjacent to the entrance of Gate 4, which is on the west side of Perry Street. Trucks entering the base via Gate 4 are expected to be able to access MLK Jr. Boulevard. While there is adequate turning radius, remember to proceed with caution. It is expected that any trucks needing access to Bldg. 365 will continue to use the Peacekeeper Way entrance. Low speed vehicles will be authorized to use Robins Parkway from Watson Boulevard to MLK Jr. Boulevard. LSVs are permitted on Robins Parkway from the time the north phase begins until MLK Jr. Blvd. is fully open. LSVs must drive in the right-hand lanes, with the exception of making a left turn onto another street. All other areas where LSVs are not permitted on Robins Parkway are still in effect and enforced. Check the Rev-Up, Splash page and Robins Facebook page for updates. What to know Pedestrian traffic will use the underground tunnel to cross the road. There will also be parking in the lot adjacent to the entrance of Gate 4, which is on the west side of Perry Street. Trucks entering the base via Gate 4 are expected to be able to access MLK Jr. Boulevard. While there is adequate turning radius, remember to proceed with caution. It is expected that any trucks needing access to Bldg. 365 will continue to use the Peacekeeper Way entrance.