Traffic Advisory for the Week of August 19 - 25, 2024
August 16, 2024Road Safety Reminder for the week of August 19 - 25, 2024
School Buses
The Motor Vehicle Code of Guam expressly requires that traffic in all directions must come to a complete stop when approaching a school bus that is stopped for the purpose of taking on or discharging students, WHETHER OR NOT ANY STUDENTS ARE CROSSING THE ROAD. School buses must display their red, four-way flashing signal lights as well as the Stop-arm located on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Even on multi-lane highways when the bus is on the other side of the road, you must stop until the Stop-arm is retracted and the bus resumes motion unless the bus driver signals you to proceed.
According to Guam’s Traffic Violation Bureau’s (TVB) Traffic Fine Schedule
GCA (Guam Code Annotated) Code | Description | Eff. 01/01/14 |
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3201E | Red Flashing Light (School Bus) Required | $40.00 |
3336A | Overtaking Vehicle Stop for Loading/Unloading Pass | $100.00 |
3336C | Passing School Bus | $300.00 |
Guam Construction Update for the week of August 19 - 25, 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 14B (Ypao Road) Reconstruction and Widening (Route 14 to Carmen Memorial Dr.), Phase 1 Cliffside – Tamuning
From Monday, 8/19/24 to Saturday, 8/24/24 between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, motorists are advised that the contractor will continue shoulder work along Route 14B and on the sidewalk. During this time, expect minimal lane shifts and intermittent lane closures.
Route 14 Resurfacing from Route 1 to Route 14B – Tamuning
From Monday, 8/19/24 to Saturday, 8/24/24 between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, motorists are advised that the contractor will continue shoulder work along Route 14 (Chalan San Antonio). During this time, expect minimal lane shifts and intermittent lane closures.
Islandwide Grass Cutting Maintenance Project
The DPW contractor will be grass cutting at the following locations, weather permitting:
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Monday, 8/19/24: Route 6 and Route 7
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Tuesday, 8/20/24: Route 3
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Wednesday, 8/21/24 – Friday, 8/23/24: Route 1
Work will occur between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM. 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.
Islandwide Village Streets Paving – Chalan Koda, Dededo/Yigo
The DPW contractor will be paving portions of Chalan Koda throughout the week. Work will 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.