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.

 

Islandwide Safety Improvements on Primary Roads (Striping and Marking) TO-1:
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 for Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22, 2025. Please plan accordingly.

 

Islandwide Primary Roads Paving & Pavement Markings TO-3:
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 for Sunday, June 22, 2025.

 

Islandwide Primary Roads Paving & Pavement Markings TO-3:
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.

 

Route 27A and Route 16 Roadside Maintenance – Dededo
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.

 

Route 5 Roadside Maintenance – Santa Rita-Sumai
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.
 
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