Road Safety Reminder for the Week
Flooded Roadways
Excessive water on a road may cause flooding. This can happen gradually or suddenly. It is important 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 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.
Route 1 from Route 1/Route 6 to Route 1/Route 11 Intersections
Construction for the Route 1 Striping and Marking Project will continue between the Route 6 and Route 11 intersections from June 16–20, 2025. Work will occur weekdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. with intermittent lane closures in both directions.
No construction activities are scheduled from Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22, 2025. Please plan accordingly.
Route 8 Pavement Repairs – Barrigada
Paving repairs along Route 8 in Barrigada are scheduled from Monday, June 16, 2025, to Saturday, June 21, 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 on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Please plan accordingly.
Route 2A Pavement Repairs – Santa Rita
Pavement marking and marker installation will continue at the Route 1 and Route 2A intersection in Santa Rita Monday, June 16, 2025, to Saturday, June 21, 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 time.
No construction activities are scheduled on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Please plan accordingly.
From Monday, 6/16/25 to Saturday, 6/21/25 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, please be advised the DPW-HMC crew will be bush cutting along Route 27A (Fatima Street) and Route 16 starting from Micronesia Mall working towards Barrigada. 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, 6/16/25 to Saturday, 6/21/25 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, please be advised the DPW-HMC crew will be side cutting Route 5 in Santa Rita-Sumai. The DPW asks motorists to please proceed with caution and remain alert for traffic control signs and work crews.
