KAFB to install speed humps Published Nov. 17, 2014 By Ryan Stark Nucleus writer KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Construction of speed humps at Kirtland's entry points is tentatively scheduled to begin on Monday. These will serve as a traffic-calming measure, according to Maj. William Smith, commander of the 377th Security Forces Squadron. "If you look at some of the gates, like Eubank, Gibson or Wyoming, those are straight shots onto the installation," Smith said. "You're going from 40 miles per hour down to 15 in a matter of seconds." Security forces often deal with people who are unfamiliar with the base and the speed limit at the gates, as well as people who simply ignore the speed limit. The speed humps are being installed to create a safer environment for security forces Airmen. "You've got Airmen out there checking IDs (at the gates) and we need to keep them safe," Smith said. Slower speeds will also help security forces personnel spot those who intend to enter the base without authorization. "Based on their behavior and how they negotiate the speed humps, it can give us a little extra warning if they're trying to make a run at the gate," Smith said. Construction of the humps is expected to continue through March with most of the work taking place on weekends to minimize the impact on work-week traffic.