Guam Highway 1
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Guam Highway 1 (GH-1), also known as Marine Corps Drive, is one of the primary automobile routes in the United States territory of
Route description
The southern end of GH-1 begins near the entrance gate to
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/95/Marine_Drive_Guam.jpg/220px-Marine_Drive_Guam.jpg)
After passing through the Hagåtña and an area of
Like most major highways on Guam, a 35 mph (56 km/h) speed limit is posted throughout most of its length. In the past, GH-1 was one of the few roads to post a 45 mph (72 km/h) limit on lengths of less-developed roadway. However, as more of the area became developed, certain sections of the roads were posted with lower limits. Travelers heading north away from the developed areas are allowed a 45 mph (72 km/h) speed limit. However, the southbound lanes on the same sections remain posted at 35 mph (56 km/h) due to development on the western side of the road.[5]
History
The United States military began to develop and construct roads on the island in 1941. Some roads had existed prior to this, but improvements were beginning to take shape. Only one road, which encircled most of the island, had been graded. It was the primary route linking Agana (the name of the capital at the time) to Piti and Asan. This was the foundation for Marine Corps Drive. After the Japanese invasion, little infrastructure improvements were made by the occupiers. Road construction resumed by the US military after the island was invaded in 1944. In 60 days, a 12-mile (19 km), four-lane super-highway with nine bridges was built after the invasion. The remainder of the roadway was built and numbered under the local administration after Guam was given civil government in 1950.[1]
The road was known as simply Marine Drive until it was rededicated by Governor
Major intersections
Location | mi[2] | km | Destinations | Notes | |
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Santa Rita | 0.00 | 0.00 | Entrance to Naval Base Guam | Western terminus | |
0.05 | 0.080 | ![]() ![]() Agat | Northern terminus of GH-2A | ||
Piti | 2.72 | 4.38 | ![]() ![]() | Eastern terminus of GH-18 | |
2.82 | 4.54 | ![]() ![]() Nimitz Hill | Western terminus of GH-6 | ||
3.10 | 4.99 | ![]() ![]() | Eastern terminus of GH-11 | ||
Nimitz Hill | Eastern terminus of GH-6 | ||||
Hagåtña | 7.66 | 12.33 | ![]() ![]() | Eastern terminus of GH-4 | |
7.84 | 12.62 | ![]() ![]() Mongmong | Western terminus of GH-8 | ||
GH-14B north (Ypao Road) – Tumon | Southern terminus of GH-14B | ||||
10.70 | 17.22 | ![]() ![]() | Western terminus of GH-10A | ||
GH-14A north – Tumon | Southern terminus of GH-14A | ||||
13.19 | 21.23 | ![]() ![]() | Western terminus of GH-16 | ||
13.29 | 21.39 | ![]() ![]() | Southern terminus of GH-34 | ||
13.79 | 22.19 | ![]() ![]() | Southern terminus of GH-3 | ||
GH-27A west | Eastern terminus of GH-27A | ||||
14.70 | 23.66 | ![]() ![]() | Eastern terminus of GH-27 | ||
15.11 | 24.32 | ![]() ![]() | Northern terminus of GH-26 | ||
15.30 | 24.62 | ![]() ![]() | Southern terminus of GH-28 | ||
Yigo | 18.92 | 30.45 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Western terminus of GH-29 | |
21.04 | 33.86 | ![]() | Eastern terminus; entrance to Andersen Air Force Base | ||
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi |
See also
- U.S. Roads portal
References
- ^ a b National Park Service (May 3, 2004). "Part 2a: History". Cultural Landscapes Inventory: Asan and Agat Invasion Beaches, War in the Pacific National Historical Park. National Park Service. Retrieved February 19, 2008.
- ^ U.S. Census Bureau (January 1, 2006). "2006 Second Edition TIGER/Line File". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 19, 2008.
- ^ ISBN 1-60190-090-2.
- ^ a b Google (April 19, 2012). "Overview Map of Guam Highway 1" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
- ^ Davis, John (January 3, 2008). "One Road, Two Speed Limits? Better Believe It". Hagåtña, GU: KUAM-TV. Archived from the original on February 23, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2008.
- ^ Eusebio, Marissa (April 13, 2004). "Governor Signs Order to Rename Marine Drive to 'Marine Corps Drive'". Hagåtña, GU: KUAM-TV. Retrieved October 31, 2006.
- ^ Temkar, Arvin (April 19, 2012). "Conference Kicks off on Sustainability". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
- ^ Kelman, Brett (April 5, 2012). "Agana Bridge Groundbreaking April 16". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved April 19, 2012.
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