Road Safety Reminder for the week of March 4 - 10, 2024

High Winds

High winds can be a hazard while driving. This is especially true for larger vehicles such as trucks, campers, and vehicles with trailers. When driving in high winds:

• Reduce your speed. This gives you better control over your vehicle. You will have more time to react if your vehicle gets hit by a strong gust of wind.
• Maintain a firm hand position on the steering wheel. Strong wind gusts are unpredictable. If you are not holding the wheel properly and a gust hits, you can lose control of the vehicle.
• Be alert. Look ahead and watch for any debris on the road. Give yourself enough time to react to road hazards.
• Do not use cruise control. Maintain maximum control of the accelerator if a gust occurs.
• Be proactive. It may be safer to pull over and wait for the storm to pass.

According to Guam’s Traffic Violation Bureau’s (TVB) Traffic Fine Schedule

Guam Construction Update for the week of March 4 - 10, 2024

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 5 and Portion of Route 12, Reconstruction and Widening (Route 2A to Naval Magazine/Route 12) – Santa Rita

Construction activities will continue along Route 5 from Route 2A to Route 17 with intermittent lane closures. Motorists are advised to slow down while driving through this area.

Route 14B (Ypao Road) Reconstruction and Widening (Route 14 to Carmen Memorial Dr.), Phase 1 Cliffside – Tamuning

There is a full road closure between Congressman Palting Loop and Pale San Vitores Road for the construction of a new retaining wall and widening of Ypao Road. Motorists will have to take alternate routes. The public is advised not to enter the construction area.

Route 14 Resurfacing from Route 1 to Route 14B – Tamuning

From Monday, 3/4/24 to Saturday, 3/9/24 between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, motorists are advised that there will be lane shifts and intermittent lane closures along the northbound and southbound lanes of Route 14 (Chalan San Antonio) from Route 1 to the Archbishop Felixberto Flores Circle and to the Hilton Hotel on Pale San Vitores Road.

Islandwide Village Street Pavement Resurfacing – Bibic Street, Barrigada

On Monday, 3/4/24 between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, the DPW contractor may mill and pave Bibic Street in Leyang Barrigada. The DPW asks residents to please proceed with caution and remain alert for traffic control signs and work crews.

Islandwide Village Street Pavement Resurfacing – Chalan Emsley, Yigo

The DPW HMC crew will be prepping Chalan Emsley for milling and paving throughout the week. Work will occur between 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. There will be intermittent lane closures. We encourage residents in the area to exercise caution.

Route 10 Striping – Barrigada/Mangilao

The DPW contractor may begin striping Route 10 during the week. Work would occur between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The DPW asks motorists to please proceed with caution and remain alert for traffic control signs and work crews.

Route 1 Roadside Maintenance – Dededo

The DPW HMC crew will be performing median maintenance and water blasting along Route 1 in Dededo. Work will occur between 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. The DPW asks motorists to please proceed with caution and remain alert for traffic control signs and work crews.

Islandwide Grass Cutting Maintenance Project

The DPW contractor will be grass cutting at the following locations during the week between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM:

• Friday, 3/1/24 – Monday, 3/4/24: Route 3
• Tuesday, 3/5/24 – Wednesday, 3/6/24: Route 16 and Route 8
• Wednesday, 3/6/24: Route 10
• Thursday, 3/7/24 – Friday, 3/8/24: Route 6 and Route 7

There will be intermittent lane closures. The DPW asks motorists to please proceed with caution and remain alert for traffic control signs and work crews.

Ukudu Pipeline Installation – Dededo

Doosan Ukudu Power LLC will be completing the final segments and placement of the GPA fuel lines along Route 16, Harmon to Route 1 in Dededo. Work will involve 24-hour continuous construction.