TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR JUNE 24-30

Road Safety Reminder for the Week

THE RIGHT OF WAY RULES (Part 5 of 6) 

Emergency Vehicles:

Upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle (ambulance, police, fire equipment, civil defense, explosive ordinance, etc.) that is sounding a siren and/or displaying flashing red or blue lights, all highway users must yield the right-of-way (Motor Vehicle Code of Guam Section 3333).

1.  The operators of all other vehicles shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the highway clear of any intersection and thereupon stop and remain in such position until such authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.
2.  All pedestrians upon the highway shall remain in a place of safety until such authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.

Guam Construction Update 

Motorists are advised to drive cautiously through all construction zones, observe all posted speed limit and construction signs, and carefully heed to flaggers. Alternative routes and/or adjusting drive times when feasible are encouraged. 

Route 3 Widening 

Construction activities are ongoing along Route 3 from just north of Route 28. Motorists are advised of the traffic shift on Route 3 between Chalan Castro and Potts Junction from the existing roadway to the new construction. 

Route 1 and Route 8 Resurfacing 

Construction work continues the new traffic signal at the Route 8/Canada-Toto Loop Road intersection between 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Motorists are advised to expect intermittent lane closures of the east and westbound outer lane closures. 

South Paulino Heights Road–Ipan, Talofofo 

From Monday 6/24/2019 - 6/27/2019, the Department of Public Works (DPW) Highway Maintenance crews will continue preparing the road bed for Hot Mix Asphalt Paving with paving scheduled for 6/28/2019. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution through the construction areas and to expect delays. 

Route 1–Adelup to Chief Kepuha Loop, Hagåtña 

The Department of Public Works (DPW) Highway Maintenance crews will be cleaning along the road in preparation for the Liberation Day parade. Motorists should proceed with caution through the area and should expect temporary lane shifts and closures throughout the week.