In order to better protect West Point residents and the Corps of Cadets during home football games, the following Force Protection measures and restrictions are in effect:
- Military Police will patrol the housing areas throughout the day. Housing area residents are encouraged to notify the Provost Marshal Office at 845-938-3333 of any suspicious activity in the areas. Residents are reminded to ensure their quarters are secured while attending the football game.
Road Restrictions and Closures:
Mills Road from Herbert Hall (Association of Graduates) to Stony Lonesome Road is permanently closed due to the Michie construction project.
Stony Lonesome Road from Delafield Road to Schofield Place will be closed four hours before kickoff and remain closed for the duration of the game. This roadway will reopen approximately 45 minutes after the end of the game. During this time, residents will be able to access Lusk housing but only from Washington Road up Stony Lonesome Road.
The intersection at Stony Lonesome Road and Washington Road up to Delafield Road will be closed from 10 a.m. to no later than 11 a.m during noon kickoffs. Stony Lonesome Road will be one-way north bound at the start of the fourth auarter of the football game to assist with bus transportation movements.
Merritt Road will be closed from the Jewish Chapel south to the Stony Lonesome Road intersection approximately 3.5 hours before kickoff and remain closed until after the game.
General Information:
1. Stadium gates open approximately two hours before kickoff.
2. Those attending the game at Michie Stadium will first pass through security checkpoints in the vicinity of gates 4, 5, 6, 6A and 7.
3. Other than small bags (e.g., diaper bags) that will be searched at the security checkpoint, no other personal bags (e.g., backpacks/ suitcases) are allowed inside the stadium.
4. All personnel and bags will be searched for prohibited items: weapons, multipurpose tools, explosives, laser pointers and alcohol or any other item deemed hazardous by event or security staff. NOTE: Marijuana is not authorized for possession or use on a military installation.
5. RV parking is available at North Dock and Round Pond.
6. Walking and the use of shuttle buses are highly encouraged.
7. The parking lot for handicap individuals is H-lot (PX/Commissary lot). Enter through Stony Lonesome Gate to access the installation.
8. There are three identifiable colored bus routes (Red, Blue, Green) that have slightly changed from previous years for spectators to use from the parking lots. Please ensure that you familiarize yourself with the changes and that you use the appropriate bus route to, and from the stadium.
9. Black Knight Alley is scheduled to open three hours before kickoff. Due to the Michie Construction Project, Black Knight Alley has been moved to Howze Field located between the Kimsey Center and Foley Center.