by Michele Catahay

Guam - Island motorists can expect more delays on the roadways as construction projects hit the island. If you're hitting the streets this week, you may want to stay cautious at some areas around Guam since road construction projects are in full swing.

Tumon
First there's San Vitores Road (Marine Corps Drive to The Westin), where concrete pavement work continues for the downhill lanes. Anticipate delays due to reduced lanes during the construction. Construction is also underway at isolated locations from the police station to The Westin. You can anticipate daytime lane closures and short delays.

Yigo
Roadwork also continues on Route 1. A contractor is working on the new traffic signals at Wusstig Road and Chalan Lujuna. Motorists should anticipate daytime lane closures and short delays.

Hagatna
Then there's work on Route 4 from McDonald's to Route 10. The contractor will be performing spot repairs to the pavement. Anticipate daytime lane closures and short delays.

Barrigada
There's additionally work planned along Route 16 near the Guam Main Facility post office intersection. This work is off of the roadway. No delays to traffic are anticipated.

Mangilao
Lastly, work continues along the intersection of Routes 8, 10 and 16. Construction work begins on Route 10a opposite of Happy Mart. The contractor will work to construct detours for the roadways construction. Lane configurations will be changing and you should anticipate short delays when entering or exiting Route 8a and Route 16.