NW Gate reopens Published Aug. 5, 2014 EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- UPDATE: Repairs have been completed and the Northwest Gate will reopen during its normal hours beginning today at 4 p.m. Aug. 5 - Barricades have been placed to block off portions of Nomad Way and access to Perimeter Road and the Northwest Gate is closed. The closure is due to safety concerns regarding a high voltage electrical transformer powering the 33rd Fighter Wing. Recent preventative maintenance testing of the area identified the potential for a fire hazard thus requiring immediate actions to ensure safety. Once the issue has been resolved, the Northwest Gate will resume its scheduled hours and normal traffic flow will be restored.