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NewsEffective September 26, 2009, important changes at the East Jemez Road Vehicle Access Portals (VAPs) will affect commuters who drive through those VAPs. Visit the East Jemez Road VAPs web page for more information or email spp-questions@lanl.gov.
Security PerimeterSince January 2007, roadway access into the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has been controlled by Vehicle Access Portals (VAPs) located on East and West Jemez Roads. Under normal operating conditions, the general public is allowed through the VAPs on East and West Jemez Roads. However, individuals must abide by Laboratory access requirements, which may change at any time. Refer to this web page for changes in access requirements. Note: Public access is not granted through the Pajarito Road VAPs. Information here apply to the East and West Jemez Road VAPs only. Vehicle Access Portals (VAPs)VAP locations include:
VAPs are staffed at all times. At least one lane of traffic is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During peak traffic periods additional lanes are staffed. Lighted signs on the booth will indicate whether the lane is opened or closed.
Access RequirementsThe table below describes access requirements during normal operating conditions for the VAPs at West Jemez Road. Notes
Vehicle InspectionsAll vehicles passing through the 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 access requirements and the directions of Protective Force officers. 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 if they have a Post 10 vehicle inspection pass. Post 10 is located on East Jemez Road 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 must return to Post 10. 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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