Redstone leaders discussed ongoing gate access challenges caused by staffing shortages, increased traffic from return-to-office mandates and the weekday closure of Gate 8 since June during the community update meeting Aug. 20.
Some motorists are experiencing congestion and longer waiting times while getting to and from their offices on the installation.
Garrison Commander Col. Erin Eike highlighted that Soldiers are augmenting peak gate hours through guard training sessions, with even senior-ranking officers stepping in despite the limited number of “green suiters” on post…