Traffic Advisory for March 16-22

Traffic Advisory for March 16-22

March 13, 2026Updated: March 13, 2026
By Jason Salas

Road Safety Reminder for the Week

Sun Glare

To help manage sun glare:

  • Keep the inside and outside of your windshield clean.

  • Wear polarized sunglasses.

  • Maintain enough space between your vehicle and the vehicles around you.

  • Make sure your car visor works and is free of anything that would restrict use.

  • Be aware of pedestrians. You may have difficulty seeing them.

  • Try to avoid driving during sunrise and sunset.

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

GCA (Guam Code Annotated) Code

Description

Eff. 01/01/14

3209A

Windshield - Non-Transparent Material Restrictions

$40.00

3209B

Windshield Wipers Required (None or Defective)

$40.00

3320

Following Too Close (Tailgating)

$80.00

3328

Failure to Yield to Pedestrian

$200.00

 

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.

 

 

Islandwide Primary Roads Paving and Pavement Markings TO-4
Route 10 – Chalan Pago-Ordot/Mangilao/Barrigada
Construction activities will continue along Route 10 from March 16, 2026 to March 21, 2026. Contractor crews will be working at various locations along Route 10 throughout the week. Intermittent lane closures in both directions are expected during work hours:

  • Monday–Friday, March 16–20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, (Between Route 32 and Pay-Less for pavement striping)

  • Monday–Friday, March 16–20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, (Route 10/Route 4 intersection for pavement repair) - Tentative

  • Saturday, March 21, 2026, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM, (Route 15/ Route 10 intersection for milling and paving) - Tentative

  • Sunday, March 22, 2026, No Work Scheduled. Work may be performed 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM if needed

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.

 

Primary Roads Pavement Pothole Repair for Route 17 – Yona
Samsung E&C America's contractor will continue repairs along Route 17, Cross Island Road from the Route 17/Route 4A intersection to the Yona Solar Project Site. Work will occur between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM Monday-Friday. There will be intermittent lane closures in both directions during work hours.

 

Route 1/Route 10A Warped Pavement Repair – Tamuning
The Guam Department of Public Works (DPW) Highway Division is coordinating with the Guam Waterworks Authority (GWA) to address warped pavement at the intersection of Route 1 and Route 10A (Airport Road near the Don Don Donki parking lot). Repair work will be conducted during evening hours to minimize traffic disruptions and is expected to commence at 9:00 PM, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. to 5:00 AM, Thursday, March 19, 2026.

 

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

  • Bush cutting Route 4 in Chalan Pago-Ordot, heading towards Ylig Bridge

  • Side cutting Route 4 in Malesso’

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

 

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

  • Monday, 3/16/26 – Tuesday, 3/17/26: Route 16, Army Drive (Harmon/Barrigada) & Route 8 , Purple Heart Memorial Highway (Barrigada/MTM)

  • Tuesday, 3/17/26 – Thursday, 3/19/26: Route 10, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway (Barrigada/Mangilao/Chalan Pago)

  • Thursday, 3/19/26 – Saturday, 3/21/26: Route 6 (Asan-Maina/Piti) & Route 7 (Agana Heights)

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.

GUAM TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

Telephone: (671) 646-3452

Fax: (671) 646-3449

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.guamtransportationprogram.com