FORT CAMPBELL, KY (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Drivers should be ready for a big increase in military vehicles and equipment from the 101st Airborne Division traveling on Fort Campbell and Kentucky roads from April 21 to May 13 as part of a division-wide training exercise, Operation Lethal Eagle II.
Nearby residents can also expect some loud booms.
“Fort Campbell and the surrounding communities can expect to hear the sound of artillery and small-arms fire, and they can expect to see helicopters flying over the community,” the news release said.
Expect congestion and delays at the following times and locations:
- Gate 7 and the intersection of Gate 7 Road and Highway 41A due to military convoys April 21-23.
- Congestion at Mabry Gate April 22 to May 13. Use Angels Gate or another route for access to the training areas.
- Traffic delays across post, especially on Market Garden Road, April 22-23.
Gates 2 and 5 will be closed April 22 to May 13.
The majority of the traffic on public roadways will be on Interstate 24 (from Fort Campbell, Exit 86 to Exit 81), Interstate 169, Western Kentucky Parkway, and Interstate 69, April 22 and 23.
Convoys of 10 to 200 military vehicles will depart Fort Campbell traveling to Greenville, Kentucky, and Fort Knox, Kentucky April 22-23. These movements will occur during daylight hours, however, there may be temporary disruptions to road traffic.
“We’re alerting the public to reduce inconvenience in travel time and to remind motorists to use extra caution when driving near military vehicle convoys,” said Lt. Col. Kari McEwen, 101st public affairs officer. “We encourage the public to plan accordingly and allow extra travel time, especially if traveling on I-24, I-169, Western Kentucky Parkway, and I-69 and through construction zones.”