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FLOODED ROADWAYS
Excessive water on a roadway may cause flooding. This can happen gradually or suddenly. Flooding is dangerous and can be life threatening. It is important to understand the risks of water on the roadway. Some of the dangers of a flooded roadway include:
- Ease off the accelerator (gas) pedal
- Stop braking
- Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid
It is best to find an alternate route if you encounter a flooded roadway. It may not be possible to determine the depth of the flood by looking; it may be deep and too dangerous to cross. If you have no other option but to drive through a flooded roadway, be sure to drive slowly. Once you have safely navigated through the water, slowly and carefully check your brakes to ensure that they function correctly.
According to Guam’s Traffic Violation Bureau’s (TVB) Traffic Fine Schedule
| GCA (Guam Code Annotated) Code | Description | Eff. 01/01/14 |
|---|---|---|
| 3205G | Brakes Required – Maintained in Good Working Condition | $80.00 |
| 3301A | Imprudent Driving | $70.00 |
| 3301B | Fail to Stop Within Assured Clear Distance | $400.00 |
Guam Construction Update
Motorists are advised to drive cautiously through the construction zones, observe all posted speed limit and construction signs, and carefully heed flaggers (when present). Alternate routes and/or adjusting drive times when feasible are encouraged.
On Monday, 9/19/22 – Friday, 9/23/22 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, motorists are advised that there will be lane shifts and intermittent lane closures along Route 28 from Buena Vista Avenue to Bumuchachu Street.
On Saturday, 9/24/22 from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, motorists are advised that there will be lane shifts and intermittent lane closures along Route 28 from Buena Vista Avenue to Bumuchachu Street.
From Monday, 9/19/22 – Friday, 9/23/22 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, removal and restriping of pavement markings will occur for the following intersections, weather permitting:
- Monday, 9/19/22 and Thursday, 9/22/22: Route 1/Route 27
- Friday, 9/23/22: Route 1/Chalan Henry Kaiser
Construction activities will be starting on September 19, 2022 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, along Route 5 from Route 2A up to Juan C. Lizama Street.
From 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday, 9/19/22 - Wednesday, 9/21/22, the DPW contractor will continue milling and paving Swamp Road, weather permitting. There will be intermittent lane closures.
On Thursday, 9/23/22 from 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, the DPW contractor will be milling and paving Chalan Cabesa, weather permitting. There will be intermittent lane closures.
Beginning October 2022 to May 2023, there will be full road closure between Congressman Palting Loop and Pale San Vitores Road. Motorists will have to take alternate routes.
