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Old 01-09-2021, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by UsuallyLurking View Post
Gates have various ways of behaving. One of those ways is construction mode, when there is anticipated to have lots of truck traffic, and the gate opens automatically. I would guess that is the case for this particular gate. Once construction finishes up, I would anticipate it going to normal mode, where visitors would need to press a button to get the gate to open.
OP lives in DeLuna, so this is likely the case.

OP - As a resident, you can use either gate. Do not cross over from the inner lane of a round-a-bout to avoid using the visitors' gate. Many people do this, but it is not good driving.