Expect noise, some traffic disruptions
WEST POINT – Area residents can expect to hear summer training activities conducted on the military installation beginning now through August to include areas in and around Camp Buckner and Lake Frederick.
Training is conducted to simulate the physical and mental challenges cadets will face when they become officers in the U.S. Army. Realistic training has inherent risks, and the safety and welfare of the entire West Point community is the academy’s top priority.
Training opportunities for the cadets include infantry operations, artillery firing, weapons training, aviation operations, military engineering projects, training in field communications, demolitions, and survival skills techniques.
Noise levels will be sporadic through summer months with increased activity associated with Air Assault School and during specialized training operations in July. Residents can expect to see and hear low-flying aircraft and helicopters in and around the training and cantonment areas during these training sessions.
There may be increased traffic on Rt. 293 with military vehicle and troop movement.
Specific Closures
As well, the Town of Highlands has reported Mine Torne Rd. closures for this summer, including May 21-22, May 28-29 and May 31; June 1, June 3-4, June 6-10, June 12-15, June 17-18, June 20, June 23, and June 25-27; and July 6-14 and July 18-29. Updates, they said, will be sent out as they become available.
