East gate construction underway Published Sept. 21, 2018 By Airman 1st Class Milton Hamilton 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- The east gate is scheduled to undergo maintenance from Sept. 21-28. The east gate traffic circle will be closed for paving work. Outbound traffic through the east gate is scheduled to be routed to the outside lane. Inbound traffic to the east gate will be delayed but still functional.There will be no direct access to Mackenbach, so alternative routes like the LVIS gate are suggested. For more information contact the 86th Civil Engineering Squadron at DSN: 480-5809.