Traffic Advisory for January 19-25, 2026

Road Safety Reminder for the Week

Emergency Vehicles

Upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle (ambulance, police, fire equipment, civil defense, explosive ordinance, etc.) that is sounding a siren and/or displaying flashing red or blue lights, all highway users must yield the right-of-way (Motor Vehicle Code of Guam Section 3333).

1. The operators of all other vehicles shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the highway clear of any intersection and thereupon stop and remain in such position until such authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.
2. All pedestrians upon the highway shall remain in a place of safety until such authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.

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 Primary Roads Paving and Pavement Markings TO-4
Route 10 – Chalan Pago-Ordot/Mangilao
Construction activities will continue along Route 10. Intermittent lane closures in both directions are expected during work hours:

• Monday–Friday, 1/19/2026-1/23/2026: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Saturday–Sunday, 1/24/2026-1/25/2026: 7:00 AM–6:00 PM

Locations:
Contractor crews will be working at various locations along Route 10 throughout the week, primary areas between Joleen St and Pay-Less.

Motorists are advised to expect traffic delays and plan their travel time accordingly. Please slow down and comply with posted speed limits when traveling through the work zone. Remain alert for uneven pavement surfaces and temporary steel plates, and drive safely at all times.

Route 4 Replacement of Ylig Bridge (Phase 2) – Ylig Memorial
General construction activities will continue for the Ylig Memorial Project. These activities will not affect the flow of traffic.

The contractor, Korando Corporation, will be working from 7:00 AM till 4:00 PM on weekdays only. No construction activities are scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays.

Route 4 Paving from the Tinago River Bridge to Belen Avenue
Paving continues on Route 4 northbound from the Tinago River Bridge to Belen Avenue. Work will occur between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. There will be intermittent lane closures.

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

• Monday, 1/19/26: Route 10, Vietnam Veteran’s Highway (Barrigada/Mangilao/Chalan Pago)
• Tuesday, 1/20/26 – Wednesday, 1/21/26: Route 6 (Asan-Maina/Piti) & Route 7 (Agana Heights)
• Wednesday, 1/21/26 – Friday, 1/23/26: Route 1, Marine Corps Dr
• Saturday, 1/24/26: Route 17, Cross Island Road (Santa Rita-Sumai/Yona)

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

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

• Roadside maintenance bush cutting from Route 2A, Apaca Point(Hagat) to Route 1, Polaris (Piti)
• Roadside maintenance bush cutting Route 1 from Polaris (Piti) to Adelup
• Side cutting Route 4, Yona starting from Ylig River, working towards Talofofo
• Side cutting Route 34 heading towards Two Lovers Point

Work will occur between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM Tuesday - Friday

Guam Wall Mural and Hagatna Wall Maintenance – East Agana
On Saturday, 1/24/26 from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, the Islandwide Beautification Task Force will be waterblasting the Guam Wall Mural and the Hagatna Wall Mural. Motorists are advised of lane closures along the outer northbound lane of Route 1, Marine Corps Drive from East Island Tinting to Vince Jewelers.

Route 7 Asphalt Pavement Restoration
GTA’s contractor will be paving Route 7 from the Naval Station Entrance to Triangle Park from Wednesday, 1/21/26 to Saturday, 1/24/26. Work will occur between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays and between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekends. There will be intermittent lane closures.