Road Safety Reminder for the Week
Flooded Roadways
Excessive water on a road may cause flooding. This can happen gradually or suddenly. It is im-portant to understand the dangers of water on the road, including:
- Being swept off the road.
- Floating debris and unseen hazards.
- The road collapsing.
- Vehicle malfunction.
- Electrocution if there are fallen power lines.
It may not be possible to determine the depth of the flood by looking. If the water is deep, the road may be too dangerous to cross. It is best to find another route. If you have no other option but to drive through a flooded road, drive slowly. After you make it through the water, test your brakes to make sure they work 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 Work-ing 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.
Route 1 from Route 1/Route 6 to Route 1/Route 11 Intersections
General construction activities will continue for the Route 1 Striping and Marking Project along Route 1, between the Route 1/Route 6 and Route 1/Route 11 intersections project. These activities will involve lane shifts and lane closures.
From Monday, June 9, 2025, through Saturday, June 14, 2025, the contractor will continue pavement striping and marking work between the Asan Beach Park and Deadman’s Curve, extending through Pacific Welding. Work hours are scheduled from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. Expect multiple intermittent closures on both the northbound and southbound lanes during this period. Please plan accordingly.
No construction activities are scheduled from Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Route 8 Pavement Repairs – Barrigada (Tentative)
Paving repairs along Route 8 in Barrigada are tentatively scheduled from Monday, June 9, 2025, to Saturday, June 14, 2025. Work hours will be from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. Intermittent lane closures are expected in both northbound and southbound directions during this period.
No construction activities are scheduled for Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Route 2A Pavement Repairs – Santa Rita
Pavement marking and marker installation will continue at the Route 1 and Route 2A intersection in Santa Rita on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Intermittent lane closures are expected in both northbound and southbound directions during this time.
No construction activities are scheduled from Monday, June 9, 2025, to Friday, June 13, 2025, and on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
From Monday, 6/9/25 to Saturday, 6/14/25 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, please be advised the DPW-HMC crew will be bush cutting the roadside and median along Route 1 in Yigo. Both northbound and southbound lanes will have bush cutting activity. The DPW asks motorists to please proceed with caution and remain alert for traffic control signs and work crews.
From Monday, 6/9/25 to Saturday, 6/14/25 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, please be advised the DPW-HMC crew will be bush cutting and tree trimming along Route 4 in Sinajana. Both northbound and southbound lanes will have bush cutting and tree trimming activities. The DPW asks motorists to please proceed with caution and remain alert for traffic control signs and work crews.
