Department of Public Works crews spent much of Wednesday clearing the massive amount of soil that spilled onto Marine Corps Drive in East Hagatna. Using excavators they hauled away the debris to reopen lanes and restore safe travel through the area. Later in the day, Guam Fire Department personnel joined in, hosing down the roadway and easements to wash away the thick mud and sediment left behind.

Today, the rain has eased following Wednesday morning’s cliffside landslide near The Palisades development. Tasi Vista Development, the company behind the project, met with the Guam Environmental Protection Agency and DPW officials to address the incident that led to temporary lane closures and traffic backups.

Company representative Eduardo Calvo said the site’s underground infrastructure was designed to handle heavy weather, with temporary drainage and containment basins already in place under GEPA’s direction. He explained that the erosion stemmed not from The Palisades itself, but from an aging concrete storm drain that failed during the intense rainfall, releasing runoff and sediment onto the highway.

In response to GEPA’s stop work order, Calvo said Tasi Vista has begun draining the ponding basins and will continue working with agencies to meet all requirements. He added that the company will keep monitoring conditions and reinforcing drainage controls as needed.

Meanwhile, the Guam Police Department continues to monitor traffic in the area. Spokesman Normal Analista said, "Right now, we have three lanes southbound open and two lanes headed northbound, which was basically the situation as of 7pm last night."

Analista adds that police presence will remain for as long as necessary, noting, "We’re going to have units out there for as long as we feel comfortable to ensure motorists passing through there are safe. We don’t have really a timeline, but things are progressing and it’s business as usual at this point."

Cleanup and monitoring will continue as agencies and the developer work together to strengthen containment measures and prevent future erosion.