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Work planned at front gate
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Peggy Breeden
Anyone driving onto China Lake from the main gate on
Inyokern Road is urged to use caution from 6:30 a.m. to 4
p.m. April 3 and 4 while repair work is going on.
The inbound primary traffic lane will remain open until 8
a.m., then closed until 4 p.m. The outside traffic lane will
be open from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All lanes will be open
after 4 p.m., provided that there are no complications with
the scheduled work.
Planned work includes installation of a new light pole
and fixtures west of the main sentry post.
For more information call the Public Affairs Office at
939-1683.
Inyokern Road is urged to use caution from 6:30 a.m. to 4
p.m. April 3 and 4 while repair work is going on.
The inbound primary traffic lane will remain open until 8
a.m., then closed until 4 p.m. The outside traffic lane will
be open from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All lanes will be open
after 4 p.m., provided that there are no complications with
the scheduled work.
Planned work includes installation of a new light pole
and fixtures west of the main sentry post.
For more information call the Public Affairs Office at
939-1683.
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