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New one-way streets in Garapan Core
Starting today, Feb. 22, 2021, traffic flow in Western Garapan will be changed to add more one-way streets in a bid to improve the flow of traffic and add more parking spaces.
According to a statement from the Garapan Revitalization Task Force, certain streets will be designated as one-way streets in Western Garapan, also known as Garapan Core or Hotel Street to improve overall traffic flow, promote the safety and wellbeing of pedestrians and moving vehicles, and increase public parking space.
Upon completion of this entire project, it is estimated that the plan will allow approximately 300 parking spaces available for public use.
The Tournament of Champions non-profit organization has donated $13,385.55 worth of directional signs valuedt, with additional support coming from Safety 1st Systems CNMI, Inc. DPW will install the new signs. TanHoldings donated traffic paint for road markings and parking lines.
The proposed street directional changes include the following:
– Cpl. Derence Jack Rd. one-way westbound from Beach Rd. to Coral Tree Ave.
– Royal Palm Ave. one-way northbound from Cpl. Derence Jack Rd. to Micro Beach Rd.
– Coffee Tree Mall one-way southbound from Coconut St. to Cpl. Derence Jack Rd.
– Coffee Tree Mall one-way southbound from Micro Beach Rd. to Palm St.
– Ginger Ave. one-way northbound from Cpl. Derence Jack Rd. to Coconut St.
– Ginger Ave. one-way northbound from Palm St. to Micro Beach Rd.
– Plumeria Ave. one-way southbound from Coconut St. to Cpl. Derence Jack Rd.
– Plumeria Ave. one-way southbound from Micron Beach Rd. to Palm St.
– Coconut St. one-way eastbound from Coral Tree Ave. to Beach Rd.
– Date St. one-way westbound from Coffee Tree Mall to Coral Tree Ave. (PR)
