Road Safety Reminder for the Week

Flooded Roadways
Excessive water on a road may cause flooding. This can happen gradually or suddenly. It is important to understand the dangers of water on the road, including:

  • Being swept off the road.
  • Floating debris and unseen hazards.
  • The road collapsing.
  • Vehicle malfunction.
  • Electrocution if there are fallen power lines.

It may not be possible to determine the depth of the flood by looking. If the water is deep, the road may be too dangerous to cross. It is best to find another route. If you have no other option but to drive through a flooded road, drive slowly. After you make it through the water, test your brakes to make sure they work correctly.

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

GCA (Guam Code Annotated) Code Description Eff. 01/01/14
3205G
 Brakes Required - Maintained in Good Working Condition $80.00
3301A
 Imprudent Driving $70.00
3301B
 Fail to Stop Within Assured Clear Distance $400.00
 

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.

 

Islandwide Primary Roads Paving & Pavement Markings TO-3:
Route 8 Pavement Repairs – Barrigada
Paving repairs along Route 8 in Barrigada are tentatively scheduled from Monday, June 23 to Friday, June 27, 2025, with confirmed work on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Weekday work hours will be from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, while weekend work is scheduled from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The construction will take place between the Route 8/7A intersection and StayWell Insurance through E.T. Calvo Way. Intermittent lane closures are expected in both directions during work hours.

No construction activities are scheduled for Sunday, June 29, 2025.

 

Route 27A Roadside Maintenance – Dededo
From Monday, 6/23/25 to Saturday, 6/28/25 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, please be advised the DPW-HMC crew will be bush cutting along Route 27A (Fatima Street) in Dededo. The DPW asks motorists to please proceed with caution and remain alert for traffic control signs and work crews.

 

Route 1 Roadside Maintenance – Piti
From Monday, 6/23/25 to Saturday, 6/28/25 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, please be advised the DPW-HMC crew will be side cutting Route 1 in Piti. The DPW asks motorists to please proceed with caution and remain alert for traffic control signs and work crews.
 
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