Chemical spill closes part of Route 8 in Barrigada

A chemical spill has prompted the partial closure of Route 8 in Barrigada near the tri-intersection, according to the Guam Police Department.

As of 11:18 a.m., only one eastbound lane is open from Route 8 to Route 16 heading towards the Guam Main Post Facility. GPD is advising the public to expect delays in traffic and to seek alternative routes. No additional information about the chemical spill has been released. This is a developing story.