2022 - Virgin Islands Department of Public Works

01 Jul 22

St. John Carnival Village named in honor DPWs Derron Jordan

The St. John Carnival Village was named Jordan Ville in honor of Derron Jordan — a St. Johnian described by Governor Albert Bryan as “the man that makes it happen.” Jordan works with the Public Works Department as the director of roads. He was part of the team responsible for getting the stage set and […]

30 Jun 22

DPW RECEIVES $375,000 TRANSPORTATION GRANT

June 30, 2022 DPW RECEIVES $375,000 TRANSPORTATION GRANT U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS— The Department of Public Works (DPW) plans on expanding Virgin Islands transit routes and extending hours of service after receiving a $375,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s 2022 Areas of Persistent Poverty (AoPP) grant program. FTA’s Areas of Persistent Poverty (AoPP) Program supports projects that address the transportation challenges faced […]

21 Jun 22

Now Hiring Territory-Wide

The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works is hiring! Apply online at www.dpw.vi.gov or visit https://www.dopusvi.org/ for an opportunity to join our team! ST. CROIX DISTRICT Project Engineer ST. THOMAS / ST. JOHN DISTRICT Architect Heavy Equipment Operator II Legal Counsel TERRITORY-WIDE District Engineer https://dpw.vi.gov/jobs/

17 Jun 22

ER project Update St. Thomas

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is updating the community on several emergency relief road projects in the St. Thomas/St. John District. The total cost of these ER Projects in the St. Thomas/St. John district is $23,543,882.76. All St. Thomas/St. John District Emergency Relief projects are scheduled to be completed by December 2022. Alexander Gade […]

16 Jun 22

Road Work Alert – Suicide Hill

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is advising the community of upcoming roadwork in Hull Bay, on George Mena Scenic Drive (Suicide Hill) – Route 404. DPW Contractor — Island Roads Corp. — will start milling the roadway on Monday, June 20. The project also includes road reconstruction and paving. Motorists and pedestrians are urged […]

16 Jun 22

Emergency Road Work Alert – Melvin Evans Highway

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is advising the community of an emergency road closure on the Melvin Evans Highway. Department personnel recognized an 8 inch circular cavity about 400 ft. East of the Estate Profit Intersection – near the Captain Morgan / DIAGEO Rum Distillery. DPW crews are working with VIPD to place barricades […]

05 May 22

Airport Road Renamed in Honor of Ambassador Terrence A. Todman

A road naming ceremony was held today, May 5th, 2022, at the entrance of the Airport Road, honoring and commending the late Ambassador Terrence A. Todman. Ambassador Todman was honored for his outstanding diplomat service to the United States. He is known for being the first African American to receive the distinctive named “Career […]