Base announces road closures and gate changes for upcoming Marathon Published Sept. 7, 2007 By Rachel Castle 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio -- Base officials have identified a number of road and gate closures in connection with the U.S. Air Force Marathon to be held here Sept. 15. Many roads, both on and off the installation, will be closed during the course of the race from approximately 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gate hours will also change due to the event. Marathon officials encourage motorists and visitors to carefully plan their routes and to be aware that there may be long delays and heavy traffic, especially in the early morning and late afternoon hours. This includes the roads around the National Museum of the United States Air Force and Fairborn. Road closures on race day include: Area B Loop Rd., 5th St., Skyline Dr. and Hobson Way Areas A & C Communications Blvd., San Antonio Ave, Spruce Way, Sacramento, Road "T", Chidlaw Rd., Yount Dr., Schlatter Rd., Lahm Circle, Pearson Rd, Wright Ave. through gate 1C to Broad St., Allbrook Rd., Harness Rd., Buckner Rd., Pearson Rd., Sundorph Rd., Skeel Ave., Loop Rd., Douglas Rd., Mitchell Rd., Riverview Rd., Marl Rd. and Hebble Creek Rd. Off Base: Dayton and Fairborn in vicinity of Wright State University Kauffman Rd., Wright State Rd, University Blvd, and SR 844 down the hill through gate 15A Fairborn roads Broad St., Main St, Pleasant St. Gate changes on race day: Gate 22B will close at 6 a.m. and Gate 1B will open at 6 a.m. and remain open through 6 p.m. At 6 p.m., Gate 22B will reopen and Gate 1B will close. Gate 12A will close at 7 a.m. and Gate 8C will open at 7 a.m. and remain open through 11 a.m. At 11 a.m., Gate 12A will reopen and Gate 8C will close. For more information, visit www.USAFMarathon.com.