A scheduled demonstration near Ramstein Air Base’s West Gate is expected to cause traffic delays and road closures for most of the day Wednesday. ()

Drivers should expect delays and road closures near Ramstein Air Base’s West Gate on Wednesday due to a planned protest, base officials said.

The demonstration is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. near the traffic circle just outside the gate, according to a statement posted on the installation’s Facebook page. While the gate will remain open, drivers are urged to avoid the area during the protest.

Both U.S. and German police will be present, and roadblocks will be in place. A marked detour will direct traffic around the protest zone.