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Vehicle Access Portals will begin operating early
Security PerimeterBeginning in January 2007, roadway access into the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) will be controlled by Vehicle Access Portals (VAPs) located on Jemez Road. Under normal operating conditions, the general public is allowed through the VAPs on Jemez Road. However, individuals must abide by the access requirements set in place which may change at any time. Refer to this web page for changes in access requirements. The placement of VAPs at roadway access points into LANL resulted from several studies to determine the degree to which the site could be better protected. The first phase of the project was the placement of VAPs located on Pajarito Road. VAPs on Jemez Road are the second phase of the project. Public access is not granted through the Pajarito Road VAPs. Information contained within this webpage is for the East and West Jemez Road VAPs only. Vehicle Access Portals (VAPs)VAP locations include:
VAPs will be staffed at all times. At each lane of the VAP is a booth for processing traffic. At least one lane of traffic will be staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During peak traffic periods additional lanes will be staffed. Lighted signs on the booth will indicate whether the lane is opened or closed.
Access RequirementsAccess to Jemez Road via West Road will no longer be permitted when the VAPs begin operating in early January 2007. Vehicles can still access the skating rink, etc., through West Rd, however, vehicles may not proceed through to the Jemez. The table below describes access requirements during normal operating conditions for the VAPs at East and West Jemez Road. Notes
Vehicle InspectionsAll vehicles passing through the Vehicle Access Portals (VAPs) are subject to inspection. If your vehicle is chosen to be inspected, follow the directions of the Protective Force officer at all times. Traffic lanes may be momentarily stopped to allow a vehicle to access the designated inspection area. Enforcement of Access RequirementsIndividuals must abide by the Vehicle Access Portal (VAP) requirements and the directions of the Protective Force officer at all times. The following actions will result in a response by Protective Force officers:
Security Post 10: Commercial Delivery Truck ScreeningCommercial delivery vehicles are allowed to proceed through the VAPs at East and West Jemez as long as they possess a Security Post 10 vehicle inspection pass. Post 10 is located on East Jemez Rd. (a.k.a. the “ Truck Route”) near the intersection of NM 4. Commercial delivery vehicles must present the Post 10 vehicle inspection pass to the Protective Force officer at the VAP. A new pass must be obtained prior to each entry through a VAP. If a commercial delivery vehicle does not have a Post 10 vehicle inspection pass and the Protective Force officer informs the driver that he or she needs one, the driver will be directed to Post 10. Commercial delivery vehicles must abide by the directions given by the Protective Force officer. Vehicles Required to stop at Security Post 10Non-government-owned commercial delivery vehicles desiring access beyond the VAPs to LANL property, Jemez Springs, ski basin, etc. must present a Post 10 vehicle inspection pass. Inspection is required even if the driver possesses a standard DOE/LANL security badge. Vehicles NOT Required to stop at Security Post 10
MapsMaps depict artist rendering. Details of actual VAP area may be different. East JemezWest Jemez
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Approach the Vehicle Access Portals with caution. Think ahead and be courteous to fellow drivers. Allow enough time for lane changes, allow others to get into the lane they need to, and merge correctly. Follow the verbal or hand signal directions of the Protective Force officers.