Traffic delays at main gate Published Nov. 18, 2013 DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Drivers may experience delays at the Dyess AFB main gate Saturday Nov. 23 and 24, 2013, due to painting of the gate's barriers. The 7th Civil Engineer Squadron will be overseeing the painting of barriers at the Arnold Gate. Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., both inbound and outbound drivers will be faced with intermittent traffic delays while lanes are temporarily closed. To avoid delays, the Tye Gate will be open for traffic. For more information, call Mark Young at (325) 696-2757 or Capt. Kimberly Kays at (325) 696-4007.