by Joan Aguon Charfauros

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 7A

Traffic in the construction area of Route 7A is limited to one-way west bound from Route 8 to Route 4. Access to businesses and streets, except the aforementioned, along the Route 7A will remain open.

Starting on Wednesday, February 15, Camacho Street will be closed and Route 33 intersection will be reopened. All traffic to and from Camacho Street will be detoured thru Biang Street onto Route 33. Access to Route 7A from Martinez Lane remains open.

Motorists are asked to proceed with caution and pay strict attention to traffic control signs posted along the construction area.

Route 15 (near Ton Robit Street), Yigo

Route 15 (near Ton Robit Street) is open to traffic however; northbound lane shoulders are closed due to grading work. The contractor is currently scheduled to resume paving over the temporary asphalt on February 17.

Drivers traveling through this construction area are advised to use caution and observe all traffic control signs placed in advance of the lane modifications including all warning, directional, and speed signs.

Route 8/10/16 (Tri-Intersection)

Motorists are advised that although all permanent lanes at the Tri-Intersection are open to traffic the area remains a construction zone and all should proceed cautiously.

Route 2 (Umatac)

Route 2 Cetti Bay Culvert

Both lanes on Route 2 along the Cetti Bay Culvert are open to traffic however; drivers are advised that daytime lane reduction may occur for short periods of time due to moving equipment. Traffic control signs including warning, directional, speed and stop signs will be posted in advance of the lane closure.

Route 2 Umatac Baseball Culvert

Motorists traveling through the Umatac Baseball Field culvert construction site are requested to 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 along the Sella Bay Culvert will be open to traffic on both lanes. Drivers traveling through this construction area are advised to use caution and observe all traffic control signs placed in advance of the lane modifications including all warning, directional, and speed signs.

Route 17 (Talofofo)

Road construction continues at the intersection of Route 4 and Route 17. Drivers traveling through this area can anticipate shifting lanes, short one lane closures and brief delays.

Route 4 Togcha and Talofofo Bridges (Talofofo and Inarajan)

Traffic on Route 4 continues to be restricted to one lane at the Talofofo and Togcha Bridges. Temporary traffic signs are in place with timing monitored to minimize delays. Increased travel time and short delays should be anticipated while driving through these areas.

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)

Pile foundations on the permanent Ylig Bridge on Route 4 will continue to be installed this week.

Due to the proximity of piles to travel lanes, and vibrations generated from this work, intermittent traffic delays and lane closures will be required for the safety of motorists traveling in the area. The temporary bridge and detour is open to traffic with a posted 15 MPH speed limit. Motorists are requested to observe the posted speed limit and all construction signs.

In addition, the Contractor is relocating GTA lines but no interruption in services is expected at this time.