The Security Perimeter is intended to enhance the perimeter of the Laboratory to protect against the possibility of terrorist attacks.

At each point of the perimeter, access is controlled by Vehicle Access Portals (VAPs) at:

• East Jemez Road (pdf)
• West Jemez Road (pdf)
• Pajarito Corridor (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.

Truck Inspection Station (Post 10)

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.

Click here to view a map of Post 10 (pdf).

Vehicle Inspections

All 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 Requirements

Individuals must abide by access requirements and the directions of Protective Force officers. The following actions will result in a response by Protective Force officers:

• Failure to follow access requirements
• Failure to stop at VAPs
• Attempt to bypass VAPs
• Failure to follow the direction of Protective Force officers

More Information

Contact spp-questions@lanl.gov.