Laughlin's main gate closes Dec. 6 Published Dec. 4, 2007 LAUGHLIN AFB, Texas -- Laughlin's Main Gate, located off US-90, will close at 5 a.m. Dec. 6 and is expected to remain closed until approximately March 16. While the Main Gate is closed, all traffic will be routed through the West Gate, located off of US Hwy. 277. The West Gate will remain open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Traffic delays can be expected weekdays during peak hours between 6:30 until 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The new design and layout for the main gate will provide an area large enough to inspect two to three large trucks without slowing the traffic flow onto the base. This project will also provide three additional spaces for privately-owned vehicle parking and inspection. Please use caution when entering the West Gate as the traffic now passes through base housing.