Guam - It's been two years in the making, but all is finally completed for the tri-intersection signifying a smooth transit for the next 25 to 30 years.  "We're incredibly excited," expresses Joann Brown. "I think it's a wonderful day."

The trials and tribulations of the tri-intersection are finally over as a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held this morning signifying completed paved roads additional lanes, proper signage and smoother traffic for thousands of residents and businesses who drive by daily. Brown, director for the Department of Public Works, says the project didn't come without its controversy and challenges.

"Anytime we're going to dig into the ground, there's infrastructure issues that are unmarked that require additional time and costs to mitigate," the project cost over $5.1 million provided by Federal Highway Administration funding and stemmed from an assessment Barrigada mayor Jessie Palican did when he first came into office in 2005 - one that showed it quickly was in need of dire repair.

"You could not see markers, you couldn't see anywhere that would show that you're in compliance and you're in the right lane it was that bad," said the mayor.

In addition to the lack of signage, signal lights and amounts of potholes on the road, it ultimately became a poorly rundown intersection that was used heavily by thousands. "Our biggest issue is the safety of our community, the impact of cars taking the secondary roads and of course the business community with their livelihood," said Palican.

It's from Brown's experience with the tri-intersection that has DPW now using it as an example when moving forward with other road projects namely the Agana Bridge project, which many have feared would become a similar nightmare for drivers.

"Lesson learned, but at the same time I think overall I think it's good for us to see this project completed. Now, there are two signal lights that have been hardened here and we have a project that's going to last another 25 to 30 years, so overall our people will not have to endure the challenges they've dealt with for the past two years at this particular intersection," she said.