Road Safety Reminder for the week of October 16-22, 2023

Skids on Slippery Surfaces

If you start to skid:

• Ease off the accelerator (gas) pedal
• Stop braking
• Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid

If you cannot control your vehicle on a slippery surface, try to find something to stop the skid. Try to get a wheel on dry pavement or on the shoulder of the road.

To prevent skidding on slippery surfaces:

• Drive slowly and stay farther behind the vehicle ahead of you
• Slow down as you approach curves and intersections
• Avoid fast turns
• Avoid quick stops. "Pump" the brakes to slow or stop (do not pump anti-lock brakes)
• Shift to low gear before going down a steep hill
• Avoid especially slippery areas wet leaves, oil, or deep puddles

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

Guam Construction Update for the week of October 16-22, 2023

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, 10/16/23 to Saturday, 10/21/23 between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, motorists are advised that there will be lane shifts and intermittent lane closures along the Route 14 at the following locations:

- Northbound from St. Anthony School to the GTA Substation
- Southbound from St. Anthony School to Greyhound
- Southbound in front of the Baltej Pavilion
- Southbound from the Route 1 (ITC) Intersection to KFC

The all-day closure of one lane of traffic around Archbishop Felixberto Flores Circle and its approaches on Route 14 remains in effect throughout the week.

The contractor will also continue surveying along Route 14. Flaggers will be present to assist surveyors.

On Saturday, October 21, 2023, starting at 5:00 PM, the contractor will be milling and paving along Route 14 (Chalan San Antonio) northbound from BRI Building to St. Anthony Church. All traffic will be diverted to the Baltej Pavilion side allowing for both ways of traffic. Access to businesses will be maintained. Construction activities will be completed with all lanes open on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 6:00 AM.

On Sunday, October 22, 2023, starting at 5:00 PM, the contractor will be milling and paving along Route 14 (Chalan San Antonio) southbound from St. Anthony Church to after the Baltej Pavilion. All traffic will be diverted to the Three Squares side allowing for both ways of traffic. Access to businesses will be maintained. Construction activities will be completed with all lanes open on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 6:00 AM.

Under Pavement Infrastructure Retrofit – Route 1 and Route 3

Starting Saturday, 10/21/23, motorists are advised of intermittent lane closures at the following locations on weekends between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM:

- Route 3 northbound and southbound just north of Okkodo High School, Dededo
- Route 1 northbound and southbound in front of Central Lanes, Tamuning
- Route 1 northbound in front of RE/MAX Diamond Realty, East Hagåtña

These closures are necessary as the DPW contractor surveys the middle and outer travel lanes on Route 1 and the outer travel lanes on Route 3 in these areas.