Construction at Camp Pendleton main gate enters a new phase

CAMP PENDLETON - Due to ongoing construction at the main gate, the traffic pattern for entering the base through the gate will be altered starting Feb. 1.

The base will maintain three inspection points, as per normal operating procedures, but motorists entering the base will travel an alternate route to these inspection points. The inspection points have been placed in a location to reduce traffic backups and lengthen the queue on base rather than out in town.

Once motorists enter the base through the main gate, two lanes will be diverted to the right and proceed behind the new guard shack and...