A major overhaul to the main gate area at Sheppard AFB will begin within a few weeks according to an announcement posted on the SAFB website on Tuesday.

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The project will have an impact on traffic in the area and motorists, especially base personnel, should be prepared for delays during the construction. Funding for the project comes from a combination of funds from the Air Force ($2.7 million), the Wichita Falls 4A Board ($1.5 million) and the Texas Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant ($1.5 million), for a total of $5.7 million. The project will last for several months.

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