Acting Governor Josh Tenorio says Guam is paving the way for progress—literally—with two massive infrastructure projects that promise to strengthen the island’s busiest highway: Route 1. Backed by over $260 million in federal Defense Access Road funding, the upgrades span from Piti to Yigo—replacing aging bridges and reinforcing roadways that have long struggled under the weight of growing commercial and military traffic.

 “Every village on Guam is connected by Route 1—and every resident depends on it,” said Tenorio. “This level of investment ensures we’re building a safer, stronger, and more resilient Guam today and for generations to come.”

The first project, slated to begin in December 2025, targets five critical bridge replacements—including the Asan and Fonte bridges—at a cost of $82.5 million.

The second, beginning just two months earlier, in October 2025, is a pavement retrofit effort stretching all the way from Naval Base Guam to Camp Blaz—bolstering 33 lane-miles for heavy traffic and reinforcing underground utility covers. That effort totals $167 million.

Both projects are designed to minimize traffic disruption and will roll out in carefully coordinated phases, along with ongoing NAVFAC electrical hardening work.

"Whether you live in Asan or Dededo, we are investing in the road you drive every day—and in the safety, economy, and future of our island,” Tenorio added.

With completion expected between 2027 and 2028, these mark Guam’s largest roadway investment in a generation—setting the foundation for connectivity, security, and long-term growth.