Marine Corps Base Quantico

Work to clear potential buried munitions continues in the area encompassing the now demolished Russell Elementary School and Child Development Center North. Department of the Navy regulations require a safety buffer zone, known as an exclusion zone, when digging for potential munitions. An exclusion zone requires all non-essential personnel to be outside the zone when there is actual digging occurring. Only the trained technicians involved with digging potential munitions are considered essential personnel. The exclusion zone is not in effect when there is no digging because there is no possible contact with a potential buried munition. Roads, buildings, sidewalks, and trails will be affected during hours when the clearance will occur. Signs and barricades will mark exclusion zones. Technicians will maintain perimeter observation and will cease work if it appears mistaken entry by non-essential personnel may occur. Work will not resume until it is safe.

The days and times when exclusion zones are in place are Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 1830 - 0230; Wed 1930 - 0230; and Saturday 1400 - 1800. Work is expected to continue through August. The graphic identifies the areas subject to the exclusion zone.

Map of trails that will be affected by the ordnance work.