Fort Drum outlines winter rules, road updates and fall events
Fort Drum officials discussed winter preparedness, traffic changes and upcoming family activities during an October community information exchange.
By the ClickNNY Fort Drum Desk
Fort Drum officials discussed winter preparations, traffic changes and seasonal activities during a Community Information Exchange on Oct. 7, 2026.
Parking will be prohibited on roadway and housing-area shoulders from Nov. 1 through April 1 to support snow removal. Warning citations are scheduled from Nov. 2 through Nov. 15, followed by citations. Residents will be responsible for clearing their own driveways and sidewalks leading to their homes.
Fort Drum also advised community members to review severe-weather procedures, road conditions and emergency alerts. During winter weather, motorists were reminded to use caution in traffic circles and treat intersections with nonworking traffic lights as four-way stops.
Mount Belvedere Boulevard construction is expected to create closures and detours in two periods, Oct. 5-16 and Oct. 19-30, near the AAFES Mini-Mall and Candlewood Suites. The Gas Alley Gate will remain closed through winter, with access continuing through the Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield gate.
Upcoming activities include a Trunk or Treat event Oct. 23, a Spooky Dash Oct. 24, a Zombie 5K Oct. 24, a children’s CYS Monster Dash Oct. 26 and a Spooktacular Bowling Night on Oct. 31. Trick-or-treating in Fort Drum housing areas is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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