RoadWatch - Week of October 29
Guam - Island roadwork continues through some of Guam's busiest villages. Here's your weekly RoadWatch report to help you navigate through some of the tougher spots.
Route 8/10/16 (Tri-Intersection)
All permanent lanes are open to traffic at the Tri Intersection. Motorists are cautioned that this area is still a construction zone and there will be intermittent lane closures as items within the Right of Way will still be under construction for the next several weeks.
Route 2 (Umatac)
Route 2 Cetti Bay Culvert
Route 2 traffic along the Cetti Bay Culvert will be reduced to one lane. Drivers traveling through this construction area are advised to use caution and observe all traffic control signs placed in advance of the lane closure including all warning, directional, speed and stop signs.
Route 2 Umatac Baseball Culvert
Motorists traveling through the Umatac Baseball culvert construction site are requested reduce speed, observe all construction signs and to be aware of workers on the road shoulders.
Route 2 Cetti Rock Catchments Wall
Daytime traffic shifts and lane changes continue to be in effect for traffic traveling south of the Cetti Bay Culvert construction area. Drivers are urged to reduce their speed and change lanes when needed. Delays and increased travel time can be anticipated.
Route 2 Sella Bay Culvert
Route 2 traffic along the Sella Bay Culvert will be reduced to one lane. Drivers traveling through this construction area are advised to use caution and observe all traffic control signs placed in advance of the lane closure including all warning, directional, speed and stop signs.
Route 17 (Talofofo)
Motorists traveling near the intersection of Route 4 and Route 17 can anticipate shifting lanes, short one lane closures and brief delays as roadwork continues in this area. Motorists are requested to reduce their speed and observe all posted construction signs.
Route 4 Togcha and Talofofo Bridges (Talofofo and Inarajan)
Traffic at the Togcha and Talofofo Bridges continues to be restricted to one lane for both northbound and southbound traffic. Temporary traffic lights are in place with timing monitored and adjusted to minimize delays. Drivers should anticipate single lane traffic, increased travel time and short delays when traveling on these sections of Route 4.
Route 6A (Murray Road) Asan
Route 6A Murray Road remains closed while construction work is in progress. Drivers are advised to observe all construction, detour and road closure signs.
Route 4 Ylig Bridge (Yona)
Drivers on Route 4 Ylig Bridge are advised to observe the posted 15MPH speed limit and all construction signs. The temporary bridge and detour is open to traffic while construction on the permanent bridge continues. Daytime lane closures and short delays can be anticipated when traveling through this area.
Route 7A
Construction on the Route 7A project have progressed to extend the closure of the eastbound lane to Route 33. Entrances to Martinez Lane and Tenbat Street along Route 7A will remain accessible at all times.
Motorists are asked to proceed with caution and pay strict attention to traffic control signs posted along the construction area.
Route 14B
Route 14B access from San Vitores Road (Hilton intersection to SDA) has been limited to vehicles weighing 10 tons or below. This section of the road is very narrow and was designed for residential traffic only. Access and egress for vehicles above 10 tons must be made from Marine Corps Drive. Signs have been posted and will be enforced.
For more information contact:
Guam Transportation Information Center
Tel: 646-3452
Fax: 646-3449
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
Visit: www.guamtransportationprogram.com