TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1

Road Safety Reminder for the WeekBlind SpotsEvery vehicle has blind spots. These are areas around the vehicle that a driver cannot see when looking straight ahead or using the mirrors. For most vehicles, the blind spots are at the sides, slightly behind t

September 23, 2023Updated: September 30, 2023
Super AdminBy Super Admin

Road Safety Reminder for the Week

Blind Spots

Every vehicle has blind spots. These are areas around the vehicle that a driver cannot see when looking straight ahead or using the mirrors. For most vehicles, the blind spots are at the sides, slightly behind the driver.

To check your blind spots, look over your right and left shoulders out of your side windows. Only turn your head when you look. Do not turn your whole body or steering wheel.

Check your blind spots before you:

  • Change lane
  • Turn at an intersection
  • Merge with traffic
  • Back up
  • Leave a parking space
  • Parallel park
  • Pull out from the curb
  • Open your car door

According to Guam’s Traffic Violation Bureau’s (TVB) Traffic Fine Schedule

GCA (Guam Code Annotated) Code Description Eff. 01/01/14
3322
Unsafe Starting or Backing $80.00
3325(C)
Failure to Yield at Intersection - Left Turn $100.00
 

Guam Construction Update

 

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

 

Route 5 and Portion of Route 12, Reconstruction and Widening (Route 2A to Naval Magazine/Route 12) – Santa Rita
Construction activities will continue along Route 5 from Route 2A to Route 17 with intermittent lane closures. Motorists are advised to slow down while driving through this area.

 

Route 14B (Ypao Road) Reconstruction and Widening (Route 14 to Carmen Memorial Dr), Phase 1 Cliffside – Tamuning
There is a full road closure between Congressman Palting Loop and Pale San Vitores Road for the construction of a new retaining wall and widening of Ypao Road. Motorists will have to take alternate routes. The public is advised not to enter the construction area.

 

Route 14 Resurfacing from Route 1 to Route 14B – Tamuning
From Monday, 9/25/23 to Saturday, 9/30/23 between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, motorists are advised that there will be lane shifts and intermittent lane closures along Route 14 at the following locations:

  • Northbound in front of Tamuning Elementary
  • Southbound in front of the Baltej Pavilion
  • ET Calvo Memorial Parkway/Route 1 Intersection to The Carpet Store (Shoulder Work)
  • Route 14 / GPO Intersection
  • Northbound from the Route 1 (ITC) Intersection to KFC
  • Northbound from Asusena St. to the GTA Substation

The all-day closure of one lane of traffic around Archbishop Felixberto Flores Circle and its approaches on Route 14 remains in effect throughout the week.

The contractor will also continue surveying along Route 14. Flaggers will be present to assist surveyors.

 

Islandwide Village Street Pavement Resurfacing – Mai Mai Road, Chalan Pago-Ordot
Paving on Mai Mai Road is tentatively scheduled for Monday, 9/25/23 and Friday, 9/29/23, weather permitting. There will be intermittent lane closures. We encourage residents in the area to exercise caution.

 
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