AEDC police prepare for bollard upgrade and traffic impact Published July 1, 2013 By Charles Cook, Contributing Writer AEDC/PA ARNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, Tenn. -- The current bollard system at each gate - Main Gate and Gate 2 - is receiving maintenance and upgrades. This activity will impact traffic flow in and out of the base during the project window. Safety will be paramount, so, AEDC Police are asking base drivers to slow down and comply with the road markings, signs, traffic cones and flagman where posted. Main Gate Traffic will be reduced to two lanes, one inbound and one outbound lane around the bollards; traffic cones will delineate the individual lanes of travel. A flagman will not be present. The work on the bollards at the Main Gate should conclude on July 4. Gate Two On July 5, traffic will be reduced to one lane at the bollards with a flagman at each end of the construction area. Traffic cones will delineate the individual lane of travel. This will greatly slow down traffic so it's very important to comply with the markings, signs, traffic cones and the directions of the flagman. The Emergency Pop-Up Bollard System is an integral part of the Arnold AFB Entry Control and Security process. The system requires periodic inspection and maintenance. We appreciate every employee's patience and cooperation for this very important and critical maintenance effort. It may be necessary to adjust your travel time to work to ensure you meet your commitments for work hours and other appointments. Questions can be referred to the Arnold Police point of contact, Kevin Syler, 454-4497.