Security Perimeter

Security perimeter helps to protect the Laboratory

The security perimeter is intended to protect the Laboratory against the possibility of terrorist attacks.

At each point of the perimeter, access is controlled by vehicle access portals (VAPs) at the following locations:

• East Jemez Road VAPs (pdf) (shown above)
• West Jemez Road VAPs (pdf)
• Pajarito Corridor VAPs (pdf)

Notes

• All vehicles (private, commercial, and government) on Laboratory property are subject to random inspections by the Protective Force at any time.
• A change in security condition may necessitate changes in Laboratory access with little or no notice. Road signs and the presence of Protective Force officers will alert drivers of such changes.

East Jemez Road VAP lane closures during non-work hours

Effective June 18, 2012, all vehicles entering LANL at the East Jemez VAP during non-work hours (between 7PM and 5AM during the weekdays and all day on weekends) will be funneled into the center lane (Lane #4).

All other VAP lanes will be closed during non-work hours. Drivers must stop at the center lane guard post and proceed only upon verbal or hand signal direction from the Protective Force officer.

Random vehicle inspections

Effective March 2012, random vehicle inspections will begin at the East and West Jemez Road VAPs.

Everyone, including members of the public, who enter the Laboratory through the East and West Jemez VAPs must cooperate with the Protective Force if called upon for a vehicle search.

Drivers notified of an inspection should move to the search area indicated. An inspection team, including canine, will inspect the entire vehicle, including items being towed. Upon completion, drivers will either be given permission to proceed or their vehicles secured as necessary.

Anyone who refuses a search will be requested to turn around and will be routed through West Road or NM 4.

For more information, refer to the Enhanced Security Measures brochure (pdf).

Explosive detection canine patrols

The parking areas or structures at the Laboratory will continue to have explosive detection canine patrols. If a canine detects a threat, the Protective Force as necessary will re-route traffic or cordon off the area until an explosives team determines it is safe for re-entry.

Random package inspections

Random package inspections will continue throughout the Laboratory. Workers are reminded to cooperate with and follow the instructions of the Protective Force. For details, refer to the Map of Post 10 Truck Inspection Station (pdf).

Pajarito corridor deliveries

Drivers of all non-government commercial delivery trucks, privately-owned RVs, large vehicles, etc. headed to the Pajarito Corridor (Pajarito Road bounded by NM Highway 4 and Diamond Drive) must stop at Post 10 for truck inspections. Drivers will then need to present time-stamped inspection passes from Post 10 to Protective Force officers stationed at the Pajarito Corridor.

(Drivers exiting Post 10 should turn right and proceed west on the Truck Route, turn left onto West Jemez Road, drive through Lane 7 of the VAPs (stop required), turn left onto Diamond Drive, and then turn left onto Pajarito Road.)

TA-16 explosive deliveries

No change in current practice.

All other deliveries

Drivers of commercial delivery trucks headed outside the Pajarito Corridor, to the SM30 Warehouse, and other Laboratory need to stop at Post 10 to obtain truck inspection passes. Drivers of such trucks may proceed to their final destination. For details, refer to the Map of Post 10 Truck Inspection Station (pdf).