Road Safety Reminder for the Week
Emergency Vehicles
Upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle (ambulance, police, fire equipment, civil defense, explosive ordinance, etc.) that is sounding a siren and/or displaying flashing red or blue lights, all highway users must yield the right-of-way (Motor Vehicle Code of Guam Section 3333).
- The operators of all other vehicles shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the highway clear of any intersection and thereupon stop and remain in such position until such authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.
- All pedestrians upon the highway shall remain in a place of safety until such authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.
According to Guam’s Traffic Violation Bureau’s (TVB) Traffic Fine Schedule
| GCA (Guam Code Annotated) Code | Description | Eff. 01/01/14 |
|---|---|---|
| 3333.1 | Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle (Operator) | $200.00 |
| 3333.2 | Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle (Pedestrian) | $200.00 |
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 10 – Chalan Pago-Ordot/Mangilao
Construction activities will continue along Route 10. Intermittent lane closures in both directions are expected during work hours:
- Monday–Friday, 1/19/2026 – 1/23/2026: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Saturday–Sunday, 1/24/2026 – 1/25/2026: 7:00 AM–6:00 PM
Contractor crews will be working at various locations along Route 10 throughout the week, primary areas include between Joleen St and Pay-Less.
Motorists are advised to expect traffic delays and plan their travel time accordingly. Please slow down and comply with posted speed limits when traveling through the work zone. Remain alert for uneven pavement surfaces and temporary steel plates, and drive safely at all times.
General construction activities will continue for the Ylig Memorial Project. These activities will not affect the flow of traffic.
The contractor, Korando Corporation, will be working from 7:00 AM till 4:00 PM on weekdays only. No construction activities are scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays.
Road asphalt resurfacing continues on Route 4 northbound from the Tinago River Bridge to Belen Avenue. Work will occur between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. There will be intermittent lane closures.
The DPW contractor will be grass cutting at the following locations, weather permitting:
- Monday, 1/19/26: Route 10, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway (Barrigada/Mangilao/Chalan Pago)
- Tuesday, 1/20/26 – Wednesday, 1/21/26: Route 6 (Asan-Maina/Piti) & Route 7 (Agana Heights)
- Wednesday, 1/21/26 – Friday, 1/23/26: Route 1, Marine Corps Dr
- Saturday, 1/24/26: Route 17, Cross Island Road (Santa Rita-Sumai/Yona)
The DPW HMC crew will be grass cutting at the following locations, weather permitting:
- Roadside maintenance bush cutting from Route 2A, Apaca Point(Hagat) to Route 1, Polaris (Piti)
- Roadside maintenance bush cutting Route 1 from Polaris (Piti) to Adelup
- Side cutting Route 4, Yona starting from Ylig River, working towards Talofofo
- Side cutting Route 34 heading towards Two Lovers Point
On Saturday, 1/24/26 from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, the Islandwide Beautification Task Force will be waterblasting the Guam Wall Mural and the Hagatna Wall Mural. Motorists are advised of lane closures along the outer northbound lane of Route 1, Marine Corps Drive from East Island Tinting to Vince Jewelers.
GTA’s contractor will be paving Route 7 from the Naval Station Entrance to Triangle Park from Wednesday, 1/21/26 to Saturday, 1/24/26. Work will occur between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays and between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekends. There will be intermittent lane closures.






