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

GCA (Guam Code Annotated) Code	Description	Eff. 01/01/14
3301A	Imprudent Driving	$100.00
3301B	Fail to Stop Within Assured Clear Distance	$400.00
3205G	Brakes Required - Maintained in Good Working Condition	$80.00

 

 

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.
 

Route 5 and Portion of Route 12, Reconstruction and Widening (Route 2A to Naval Magazine/Route 12) – Santa Rita

Construction activities will continue along Route 5 from Route 2A to Plumeria Street with intermittent lane closures. Motorists are advised to slow down while driving through this area.
 

Route 14B (Ypao Road) Reconstruction and Widening (Route 14 to Carmen Memorial Dr.), Phase 1 Cliffside – Tamuning

There is a full road closure between Congressman Palting Loop and Pale San Vitores Road for the construction of a new retaining wall and widening of Ypao Road. Motorists will have to take alternate routes.
 

Route 14 Resurfacing from Route 1 to Route 14B – Tamuning

From Monday, 7/10/23 to Friday, 7/14/23 between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, motorists are advised that there will be lane shifts and intermittent lane closures along ET Calvo Memorial Parkway and at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 14 (Chalan San Antonio) up to KFC.

The contractor will also continue surveying along Route 14. Flaggers will be present to assist surveyors.

On Saturday, July 15, 2023, between 5:00 AM and 6:00 PM, motorists are advised that there will be lane shifts and intermittent lane closures as the contractor will continue sidewalk repairs at the corner of the Route 1 and Route 14 (Chalan San Antonio) intersection by the Camacho Landmark Center, Building 2 (Jerry’s Kitchen, Island Pharmacy). Additionally, the FHP side of ET Calvo Parkway will be closed for paving works. Traffic will be diverted to the ITC side.

On Sunday, July 16, 2023, between 5:00 AM and 6:00 PM, motorists are advised that the ITC side of ET Calvo Parkway will be closed for paving works. Traffic will be diverted to the FHP side.