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, 9/26/22 – Friday, 9/30/22 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, 10/1/22 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.
On Thursday, 9/29/22 and Friday, 9/30/22 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, removal and restriping of pavement markings will occur at Route 16/Route 27 (Harmon Loop), weather permitting. Motorists are advised of lane shifts and intermittent lane closures.
Motorists are advised that there will be lane shifts and intermittent lane closures along Route 4 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday, 9/26/22 – Wednesday, 9/28/22, weather permitting.
On Monday, 9/26/22 – Friday, 9/30/22 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, motorists are advised that there will be lane shifts and intermittent lane closures along Route 5 from Route 2A to Juan C. Lizama Street.
On Tuesday, 9/27/22 from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the DPW contractor will begin milling and paving Chalan Famha, weather permitting. Work will continue throughout the week though the exact dates have yet to be determined. There will be intermittent lane closures. We encourage residents along the street to exercise caution.
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.
