Traffic Disruptions Anticipated at Camp Lejeune and New River Bases
Traffic delays are expected at Camp Lejeune and New River military bases on Wednesday and Thursday due to scheduled emergency response and daylight training exercises.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 5, 2026 —
Personnel and visitors planning to access Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River should prepare for potential traffic delays on Wednesday and Thursday. These disruptions are scheduled to accommodate essential training activities.
The bases will be conducting emergency response drills and daylight training exercises over the two-day period. Such exercises are a critical component of maintaining operational readiness for military personnel, ensuring they are prepared for real-world scenarios. While the specific nature or scale of these exercises has not been detailed, their scheduled occurrence necessitates anticipating altered traffic patterns and increased activity on and around the installations.
Officials advise commuters and residents in the vicinity of both Camp Lejeune and New River to allow for extra travel time during these days. Routes leading into and out of the bases, as well as internal roadways, may experience congestion. The timing of the delays is expected to align with typical commute hours and the operational schedules of the training events.
Emergency response training often involves the simulated deployment of personnel and equipment, which can affect road access and movement. Daylight training exercises, while less disruptive than night operations, can still lead to increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic in designated training areas and their adjacent access points. The specific durations and locations of these exercises within the bases have not been publicized, but the general advisory indicates a broad impact across the installations.
Residents and service members are encouraged to monitor official base communication channels for any real-time updates or specific advisories regarding road closures or significant traffic impacts. Planning travel routes in advance and being flexible with departure times are recommended strategies for navigating these expected disruptions.
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