Marshall Child Development Center

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Changes to Redstone Arsenal Entry Procedures
Effective immediately, the Trusted Traveler Program at Redstone Arsenal is suspended until further notice.

All individuals entering the installation will be required to undergo a 100% ID check. Please be prepared to present valid identification to the guard personnel.

These updated security measures will be in place for at least the next 30 days. We recommend allowing for extra travel time when commuting to the installation. Your cooperation is essential to maintaining the safety and security of our community.

MCDC will be operating on a 2-hour delay on 27 Jan 2026, opening at 0900.

Due to effects from the lapse in appropriations, and impact to manning levels, effective Tuesday, 14 OCT 2025, the following gate hours will be in effect:

Key Changes (Monday – Friday):
• Gate 1 (Martin Rd East): Normal operations for Inbound and outbound traffic daily (M-F) until 1:30 p.m. Then Outbound ONLY from 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Gate 7 (Martin Rd West): Normal operations for Inbound and outbound traffic daily (M-F) until 1:30 p.m. Then Outbound ONLY from 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Gates 3, 8, 9, and 10 stay unchanged.
• These changes will not affect the daily augmentation schedule for Borrowed Military Manpower.

Commercial Vehicle Access After 1:00 p.m. M-F:
Effective 14 OCT 2025 at 1:00 p,m, daily (M-F), all commercial and construction traffic must use Gate 9 (Rideout Rd), Lane 8. Please inform all Commercial Vehicle Operators of this required change.

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