Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory

Requirements, Access & Directions For Visitors

VISIT REQUEST

All visitors are required to submit Visit Requests. Please contact the security manager for visit requests. Security Manager Phone: (860) 694-3267 Assistant Security Manager Phone: (860) 694-2517 Foreign Visitors  Foreign visitors must contact their Embassy in Washington, DC; who will ensure NSMRL is provided with a Foreign Visitor Clearance message. This should be done at least 30 days prior to visit.  In addition, visitors should contact the Security Team at (860) 694-2529 or x2517 to inform them of projected visit dates.

CHECK-IN, BADGES & VEHICLE PASSES

Visitors to NSMRL must check-in at the Pass & ID Office at the Main Gate for access onto the base. Main Pass Office: (860) 694-3224 or DSN 694-3224 Business Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time The Pass Office requires the following information if you intend to drive your vehicle on base:  The license plate number of your car;  The name of your government employee point of contact;  A driver's license;  Car registration or rental contract (for visits longer than two weeks); and  Proof of insurance (for visits longer than two weeks).  The Pass Office will then issue a visitor badge and vehicle pass. Proceed to NSMRL.

ACCESS & PARKING

Except for the Pass Offices and the uncontrolled parking lots, most areas of the command require display of a badge and vehicle pass for entry. Parking is available in any unreserved marked spot; however, parking is very limited in some areas. For questions about parking areas, please check with your NSMRL point of contact.

HOW TO GET TO SUBASE

SUBASE is easily accessible from Interstate 95 and is within an hour's drive from the major airports: Bradley International Airport in Hartford, CT and T.F. Green Airport in Providence, RI.  The base is within a 15 minute drive from bus and train stations found in New London. To arrive from T.F. Green Airport in Providence, RI, follow signs from the airport to Interstate 95. Take I-95 south to CT. Take exit 86 off of I-95. At the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Route 12 and drive 2-3 miles. At the fifth stop light on Route 12, turn left (Crystal Lake Rd). Follow this road to the end and to the main gate. To arrive from Bradley International Airport in Hartford, CT, take Interstate 91 south into Hartford. At exit 32, you will be taking Interstate 84 east. (I-84 Eastbound is a left hand exit. USE CAUTION!) Proceed on I-84E to Route 2 south. Take Route 2 south to I-395. Take I-395 south to exit 78 (Route 32). Follow Route 32 south into New London to I-95. Take I-95 north across the Gold Star Bridge to exit 86 (a left lane exit). Turn right onto Route 12 at the bottom of the ramp and proceed north 2-3 miles. At the fifth stop light on Route 12 take a left (Crystal Lake Rd). Follow this road to the end and to the main gate. By Rail: In downtown New London there is an Amtrak train station regularly served by local cab companies. By Bus: Located next to the train station in New london is the local stop for Greyhound Bus Lines. By Car -- Southbound (if driving from ME, MA, NH, VT):  If driving a route that will take you through Boston, MA, your best bet is to follow I-95 south into CT. Once in CT, you will be looking for Exit 86. At the bottom of the exit turn right (Route 12) and follow 2-3 miles. Turn left at the fifth stop light on Route 12 (Crystal Lake Rd). Follow this road to the end. It will lead you directly to the main gate. By Car -- Northbound (if driving from NY, NJ, MD, VA, etc.):  If driving a route that will take you through New York City, the most common route is to take I-95 north into CT. This will involve crossing the George Washington Bridge and using the Cross Bronx Expressway. Use caution if you are not used to driving in a big busy city. Try to avoid rush hour if possible, for obvious reasons. Follow I-95 north to exit 86 in CT. Take this exit and make a right at the bottom of the ramp onto Route 12. Follow Route 12 for 2-3 miles and make a left (at the fifth stoplight) onto Crystal Lake Rd. Follow this road to the end. It will lead you to the main gate.