We, the undersigned representative of precinct 5, residents, families, business owners, and supporters of the Kagman community, are calling on the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Public Works and all relevant government agencies to immediately prioritize the planning and development of an alternate access road for Kagman.
At this time, Route 34 is the community’s only point of entry and exit for residents, emergency responders, school transportation, utility services, and the delivery of essential supplies.
Following the impact of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, a section of Route 34 suffered a partial collapse, reducing traffic to a single lane. While temporary repairs have been made, permanent reconstruction will eventually require road closure, placing the entire Kagman community at serious risk.
Without a reliable alternate route, including possible access through Lao Lao or As Teo, residents could become isolated during emergencies, natural disasters, roadway failures, or prolonged construction closures.
This issue directly impacts:
• Emergency medical and public safety response
• Disaster preparedness and evacuation efforts
• Access to food, water, fuel, and essential services
• Utility restoration and infrastructure maintenance
• Safe daily travel for families, students, and workers
This is not simply a matter of convenience. It is a matter of public safety, emergency preparedness, and protecting the well-being of the Kagman community.
We respectfully urge the Department of Public Works and all appropriate agencies to take immediate action to identify, plan, fund, and develop a safe and reliable alternate access road for Kagman before another emergency occurs.
By signing this petition, we stand together in support of safer infrastructure, stronger emergency preparedness, and reliable community access for the people of Kagman.
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Reached 250 supporters
May 14, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
May 14, 2026
77 Comments
My husband works at kagman and I worry about him and everybody else that uses that road. Saipan can do better for its people in this regard.
We need a safer way in and out of village. After what the typhoon did to Route 34, I no longer feel safe taking that road.
The affected road will continue to sink therefore it is prudent and a must to build an alternative access
Kagman has always needed an Alternate route for Entrance and Exit. Now with the road deteriorating we need that alternative more than ever. I believe that for a proper repair to be done, traffic should be rerouted completely so that construction could be done safely and correctly for a better stronger road
Thank you for starting this petition. The sense of insecurity because of one access road was very unnerving. Our children need better.
Thank you for initiating this.
This is one of the best petition’s I’ve ever seen, yet! Hope that it really does pull through…
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We, the undersigned representative of precinct 5, residents, families, business owners, and supporters of the Kagman community, are calling on the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Department of Public Works and all relevant government agencies to immediately prioritize the planning and development of an alternate access road for Kagman.
At this time, Route 34 is the community’s only point of entry and exit for residents, emergency responders, school transportation, utility services, and the delivery of essential supplies.
Following the impact of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, a section of Route 34 suffered a partial collapse, reducing traffic to a single lane. While temporary repairs have been made, permanent reconstruction will eventually require road closure, placing the entire Kagman community at serious risk.
Without a reliable alternate route, including possible access through Lao Lao or As Teo, residents could become isolated during emergencies, natural disasters, roadway failures, or prolonged construction closures.
This issue directly impacts:
• Emergency medical and public safety response
• Disaster preparedness and evacuation efforts
• Access to food, water, fuel, and essential services
• Utility restoration and infrastructure maintenance
• Safe daily travel for families, students, and workers
This is not simply a matter of convenience. It is a matter of public safety, emergency preparedness, and protecting the well-being of the Kagman community.
We respectfully urge the Department of Public Works and all appropriate agencies to take immediate action to identify, plan, fund, and develop a safe and reliable alternate access road for Kagman before another emergency occurs.
By signing this petition, we stand together in support of safer infrastructure, stronger emergency preparedness, and reliable community access for the people of Kagman.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
May 14, 2026
Reached 100 supporters
May 14, 2026
77 Comments
This is very important. Kagman still feels like a separate world from the rest of the island, which is especially worse for disaster response as this typhoon had shown. One access point into kagman bottlenecked disaster recovery and left many with family not in kagman to worry for days about their family who were when they couldn't connect or drive out to check on them.
My husband works at kagman and I worry about him and everybody else that uses that road. Saipan can do better for its people in this regard.
We need a safer way in and out of village. After what the typhoon did to Route 34, I no longer feel safe taking that road.
The affected road will continue to sink therefore it is prudent and a must to build an alternative access
Kagman has always needed an Alternate route for Entrance and Exit. Now with the road deteriorating we need that alternative more than ever. I believe that for a proper repair to be done, traffic should be rerouted completely so that construction could be done safely and correctly for a better stronger road
Thank you for starting this petition. The sense of insecurity because of one access road was very unnerving. Our children need better.
Thank you for initiating this.
This is one of the best petition’s I’ve ever seen, yet! Hope that it really does pull through…
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This is very important. Kagman still feels like a separate world from the rest of the island, which is especially worse for disaster response as this typhoon had shown. One access point into kagman bottlenecked disaster recovery and left many with family not in kagman to worry for days about their family who were when they couldn't connect or drive out to check on them.