Traffic Advisory for July 7-13, 2025

Road Safety Reminder for the Week

Road Conditions – Heavy Rain
During heavier rains, it’s advisable to turn on your headlights for increased visibility. Scan ahead for large puddles and slow down when you go through the water. Most vehicles lack protection on the underside and large quantities of water splashed up in the undercarriage can soak wiring, brake linings and other essential parts. Failure to negotiate large puddles with caution can result in a stall or in a brake failure of malfunction.

Keep your car under control and your brakes in excellent condition. Always allow a safe distance between your car and any other car or person, so that you make a smooth stop. Jerky stops often cause dangerous skidding.

In the event you do find yourself skidding, DON’T SLAM on your brakes. Instead, take your foot off the accelerator and gently turn your wheels in the direction of the skid. Braking or oversteering to correct may end up in another skid and locked brakes. Once the car straightens up, gently brake to a stop.

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

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 Safety Improvements on Primary Roads (Striping and Markings) TO-2:
Route 1 from Route 6 (Adelup) to Alupang Towers – Hagåtña
Pavement striping and marking activities will continue along Route 1, between Route 8 and Route 6 intersection from Monday, 7/7/2025 to Friday, 7/11/2025. Work hours will be from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Intermittent Lane closures in both directions are expected during work hours. Motorists are advised to plan accordingly and proceed with caution.

No construction activities are scheduled for Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Islandwide Primary Roads Paving & Pavement Markings TO-3:
Route 8 Pavement Repairs – Barrigada
Paving repairs along Route 8 in Barrigada are scheduled from Monday, 7/7/2025 to Friday, 7/11/2025, and on Saturday, 7/12/2025. Work hours will be from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays, and from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the weekend. Construction will occur between Route 8/7A intersection and StayWell Insurance, through E.T. Calvo Way. Intermittent lane closures are expected in both directions during work hours. Motorists are advised to plan accord-ingly and drive with caution.

No construction activities are scheduled for Sunday, July 13, 2025.

Route 2A Roadside Maintenance – Sånta Rita-Sumai
From Monday, 7/7/25 – Saturday, 7/12/25 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, motorists are advised that the DPW-HMC crew will be performing roadside maintenance, median maintenance, and side cutting along Route 2A in Sånta Rita-Sumai. There will be intermittent lane closures. The DPW asks motorists to please proceed with caution and remain alert for traffic control signs and work crews.

Polaris Side Cutting – Piti
From Monday, 7/7/25 – Saturday, 7/12/25 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, motorists are advised that the DPW-HMC crew will be side cutting along Polaris in Piti. The DPW asks motorists to please proceed with caution and remain alert for traffic control signs and work crews.

Route 1/Route 3 Intersection Pavement Striping – Dededo
From Monday, 7/7/25 – Saturday, 7/12/25 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, motorists are advised that the DPW-HMC crew will be pavement striping at the Route 1/Route 3 Intersection in Dededo. There will be intermittent lane closures. The DPW asks motorists to please proceed with caution and remain alert for traffic control signs and work crews.

Route 1 Tree Trimming – Hagåtña
From Monday, 7/7/25 – Saturday, 7/12/25 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, motorists are advised that the DPW-HMC crew along with staff from the Department of Agriculture will be trimming trees along the Route 1 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.

Islandwide Grass Cutting Maintenance Project
The DPW contractor will be grass cutting at the following locations, weather permitting:

• Monday, 7/7/25: Route 6, Asan-Maina/Piti and Route 7, Agana Heights
• Tuesday, 7/8/25: Route 17 (Cross Island Road), Yoña/Sånta Rita-Sumai
• Wednesday, 7/9/25 – Thursday, 7/10/24: Route 3, NCTS Dededo
• Thursday, 7/10/25 – Friday, 7/11/25: Route 15 (Back Road), Yigo/Mangilao

Work will occur between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. There will be intermittent lane closures. The DPW asks motorists to please proceed with caution and remain alert for traffic control signs and work crews.