Road Safety Reminder for the week of September 22 - 28, 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 September 22 - 28, 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 September 22 - 27, 2025. Intermittent lane closures in both directions 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 limits 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, September 28, 2025.

Route 4 Bush Cutting from Paseo Loop to Sinajana

The DPW HMC crew will be bush cutting Route 4 from Paseo Loop to Sinajana, weather permitting. 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.

Route 9 Side Cutting - Yigo

The DPW HMC crew will be side cutting Route 9 in Yigo, weather permitting. 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, 9/22/25 – Friday, 9/26/25: Route 1, Marine Corps Drive
• Friday, 9/26/25: Route 17, Cross Island Road

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