Road Safety Reminder for the week of Week of October 6 - 12, 2025

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.

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

Guam Construction Update for the week of Week of October 6 - 12, 2025

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 Primary Roads Paving and Pavement Markings TO-4 Route 10

Construction activities will continue along Route 10, between the Route 4 intersection and Pay-Less Mangilao, from October 6 to October 11, 2025. Intermittent lane closures in both direc-tions are expected during work hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sat, 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Motorists are advised to expect traffic delays, slow down and comply with posted speed lim-its when traveling through the work zone. Please remain alert for uneven pavement surfaces and temporary steel plates and drive safely at all times.

No construction activities are scheduled for Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Islandwide Safety Improvements on Primary Roads (Striping and Marking) TO-1 Route 1/Route 6 Intersection, Maina

Construction activities will continue at the Route 1/Route 6 Intersection, between Slingstone Coffee+Tea and Pacific Welding Services, from October 5 to October 11, 2025. Intermittent lane closures in both directions are expected during work hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

No construction activities are scheduled for Sunday, October 12, 2025.

DPW HMC Bush Cutting

The DPW HMC crew will be bush cutting the following locations, weather permitting.

• Routes 2 & 2A (Santa Rita-Sumai to Humåtak)
• Route 26 (Macheche Ave/Carnation Ave)
• Route 4 (Inalåhan to Humåtak)

Work will occur between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM Monday - Friday. 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 between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, weather permitting:

• Monday, 10/6/25 – Friday, 10/10/25: Route 1 (Marine Corps Drive)
• Tuesday, 10/7/25: Route 17 (Cross Island Road)
• Wednesday, 10/8/25 – Thursday, 10/9/25: Route 3 (Ben Blaz Memorial Highway), NCTS Dededo
• Friday, 10/10/25 – Saturday, 10/11/25: Route 15, Mangilao/Yigo

The DPW asks motorists to please proceed with caution and remain alert for traffic control signs and work crews.