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Pillar 1.1 GuideMilitary RelocationPublished: October 2, 2026Last updated

Fort Bragg Access Control, Gate Schedules, and Commute Routing Guide

By FayettevilleNC.net Editorial Staff · Verification & Data Standards

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Under the garrison schedule effective July 27, 2026, eight access control points are open 24/7: Yadkin Road, Long Street, Chicken Road, Honeycutt Road, R. Miller Road, Linden Oaks, Simmons Army Airfield, and Canopy Lane. The All American ACP is closed for Gruber Road Bridge replacement, so confirm the current schedule before driving.

Answers: Which Fort Bragg access gates remain open 24/7 with the shortest morning wait times?

Fort Bragg publishes a schedule for its access control points, and hours change for construction and training: the schedule effective July 27, 2026 closed the All American ACP for bridge replacement. Morning physical training traffic makes the 06:00 to 07:45 window the busiest time to enter post. The completion of the 39-mile Interstate 295 Outer Loop in late 2025 provides alternative bypass routing that reduces transit times from southern submarkets like Hope Mills and Gray’s Creek by up to 15 minutes.

Entity Disambiguation:Fort BraggInterstate 295 (North Carolina)

Fort Bragg Gate Hours (Access Control Points)

Garrison schedule effective July 27, 2026, checked October 2, 2026. Gate hours change for construction and training, so confirm on the Fort Bragg roads update before you drive.

Access control pointStatusHours
Yadkin Road ACP24/7Open 24/7
Long Street ACP24/7Open 24/7
Chicken Road ACP24/7Open 24/7
Honeycutt Road ACP24/7Open 24/7
R. Miller Road ACP24/7Open 24/7
Linden Oaks ACP24/7Open 24/7
Simmons Army Airfield ACP24/7Open 24/7
Canopy Lane ACP24/7Open 24/7
Butner Road ACPWeekdays5 a.m.–9 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays
Manchester Road ACPWeekdays5 a.m.–9 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays
Rock Merritt ACPWeekdays5 a.m.–9 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays
Knox Street Truck PlazaCommercialCommercial vehicles only: 5 a.m.–9 p.m. weekdays, 5 a.m.–1 p.m. weekends
All American ACPClosedClosed
Closed for replacement of the Gruber Road Bridge. The All American Visitor Control Center stays open 5 a.m.–9 p.m. daily.
Visitors: U.S. citizens with a REAL ID-compliant license can request a pass online up to 30 days ahead; approved visitors may use any open access control point. See the Fort Bragg visitor pass guide.

What are the official operating hours for every Fort Bragg access gate?

Summary Answer
Eight access control points operate 24/7: Yadkin Road, Long Street, Chicken Road, Honeycutt Road, R. Miller Road, Linden Oaks, Simmons Army Airfield, and Canopy Lane. Butner Road, Manchester Road, and Rock Merritt open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and close on weekends and holidays, and the All American ACP is closed for replacement of the Gruber Road Bridge.

The Knox Street Truck Plaza is open to commercial vehicles only, from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekends. Visitors 18 and older without a DoD ID can request a pass online up to 30 days ahead or apply in person at the All American Visitor Control Center, which stays open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily while the adjacent gate is closed.

Fort Bragg Access Control Point Schedule (effective July 27, 2026)
Access Control PointScheduleNotes
Yadkin Road, Long Street, Chicken RoadOpen 24/7DoD ID or approved visitor pass
Honeycutt Road, R. Miller Road, Linden OaksOpen 24/7DoD ID or approved visitor pass
Simmons Army Airfield, Canopy LaneOpen 24/7DoD ID or approved visitor pass
Butner Road, Manchester Road, Rock Merritt5 a.m.–9 p.m.Closed weekends and holidays
Knox Street Truck Plaza5 a.m.–9 p.m. weekdays; 5 a.m.–1 p.m. weekendsCommercial vehicles only
All AmericanClosedGruber Road Bridge replacement; visitor center stays open 5 a.m.–9 p.m. daily

How does the completed I-295 Outer Loop alter morning commuter routes?

Summary Answer
The opening of the final 5.2-mile section of Interstate 295 in late 2025 created a continuous 39-mile expressway connecting Interstate 95 Exit 58 south of Fayetteville directly to Fort Bragg without stoplights. Motorists traveling from Hope Mills and Raeford save 12 to 18 minutes by bypassing Skibo Road traffic.

Before the completion of the Outer Loop, morning military traffic bottlenecked heavily at the intersection of Skibo Road and the All American Freeway. Drivers approaching from western Cumberland County can now take I-295 directly to the McArthur Road, Bragg Boulevard, or All American exits, distributing traffic across multiple perimeter gates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Fort Bragg gates are open 24/7?
Yadkin Road, Long Street, Chicken Road, Honeycutt Road, R. Miller Road, Linden Oaks, Simmons Army Airfield, and Canopy Lane are open 24/7 under the schedule effective July 27, 2026. Butner Road, Manchester Road, and Rock Merritt close on weekends and holidays, and the All American ACP is closed for bridge replacement.
Where can civilian guests obtain a Fort Bragg visitor pass?
U.S. citizens with a REAL ID-compliant license and a mobile phone can request a pass online up to 30 days in advance. Visitors can also apply in person at the All American Visitor Control Center, open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Is the All American gate open?
No. Under the garrison schedule effective July 27, 2026, the All American ACP is closed for replacement of the Gruber Road Bridge. The All American Visitor Control Center remains open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, and drivers can use any of the 24-hour access control points, such as Yadkin Road or Canopy Lane.

Verified Sources & Citations

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