Road Safety Reminder for the week of October 26 - November 1, 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 26 – November 1, 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

Construction activities will continue along Route 1, from October 26 to October 30, 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 26 - 30, 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 31-November 1, 2026, No Work Scheduled

Islandwide Accessibility Accommodation and Drainage Improvements

Construction activities are scheduled at the following locations from October 26 - November 1, 2026:

• At the intersection of Route 8 and Route 1: Construction activities will continue 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: Construction activities will continue 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 exiting the business zone.  Pedestrian detours are in place.

• Route 14, at the former T Galleria Duty Free Mall: Construction activities will continue on the sidewalk of the T Galleria Mall. Flaggers will direct motorists entering and exiting the business zone. Pedestrian detours are in place.

• At the intersection of Route 1 and Route 4: Contractor crews will tentatively start sawcutting on the sidewalk at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 4. Flaggers will be in place to direct motorists. Pedestrian detours will be in place.

• At Route 1 between Route 4 and Route 8: Contractor crews will tentatively start sawcutting on the sidewalk on Route 1 between Route 4 and Route 8 in front of Auto Spot, Big Hook, Meskla, Jones & Guerrero, and G4S. Flaggers will be in place to direct motorists entering and exiting the business zone.  Pedestrian detours will be in place.

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday October 26-30, 2026, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

• Saturday to Sunday, October 31-November 1, 2026, No Work Scheduled