Road Safety Reminder for the week of October 19-25, 2026

Hydroplaning

Hydroplaning occurs when driving in wet or rainy conditions. Hydroplaning is a vehicle riding on water because the tires lose all contact with the road. A slight change of direction, applying the brakes, or a gust of wind could throw the vehicle into a skid.

To avoid hydroplaning:

• Drive slowly.

• Steer around standing water, if possible.

• Slow down if you hear sloshing sounds from the tires.

• Slow down when changing lanes or direction.

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane:

• Slow down gradually

• Do not use the brakes. Sudden braking may cause you to lose control of your vehicle.

Guam Construction Update for the week of October 19-25, 2026

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 Improvement on Primary Roads (Striping and Marking)

TO-03 - Route 1, from Route 27 to AAFB

Weather permitting, construction activities will continue along Route 1, from October 19 to 25, 2026.  Contractor crews will be working at various locations along this area of Route 1 throughout the week and intermittent lane closures in both directions are expected during work hours:

• Monday to Friday October 19 - 23, 2026, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, between Yigo McDonald’s to Anderson Air Force Base, Install pavement markings and markers

• Saturday to Sunday, October 24-25, 2026, No Work Scheduled

Islandwide Accessibility Accommodation and Drainage Improvements

Construction activities are scheduled at the following locations from October 19-25, 2026:

• At the intersection of Route 8 and Route 1: Contractor crews will continue working on the sidewalk by the entrance of The Blush Bridal Shop. Flaggers will be directing motorists entering and exiting the business zone. Pedestrian detours are in place.

• At Route 8 between Route 1 and Chalan Santo Papa: Contractor crews will continue con-struction activities on the sidewalk on Route 8 between Route 1 and Chalan Santo Papa in front of the Ada Arcade building. Flaggers will be in place to direct motorists entering and ex-iting the business zone. Pedestrian detours are in place.

• At the intersection of Route 1 and Route 8: The right turn lane will be closed on Saturday, 10/24/2026, from 8:00 AM till 5:00 PM. Flaggers will be in place to direct motorists.

• Route 14, at the former T Galleria Duty Free Mall: Contractor crews will start construction activities on the sidewalk of the T Galleria Mall. Flaggers will be directing motorists entering and exiting the business zone. Pedestrian detours are in place.

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday October 19-23, 2026, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

• Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

• Sunday, October 25, 2026, No Work Scheduled