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The Department of Public Works (DPW) informs the community of an upcoming road closure on a segment of Kronprindsens Gade in St. Thomas. Starting on Thursday, June 19, DPW’s contractor -- Island Roads Corp. -- will commence milling of the roadway, followed immediately by paving. The project is expected to be completed by Thursday, June 26, 2025.
During work hours:
*Northbound traffic from Maduro Drive onto Kronprindsens Gade will be detoured via Kronprindsens Tväer Gade to Horace Callwood Drive.
*Westbound traffic will not be permitted through Horace Callwood Drive (see map for details).
Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and follow all posted detour signs while work is ongoing.
DPW thanks the community for their cooperation and patience during this road improvement project. ... See MoreSee Less
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Pleeeeease address Valley road.
We're Hiring!
St. Croix District
Accountant III
Human Resources and Payroll Analyst
St. Thomas/St. John District
Capital Improvement Project (CIP ) Coordinator
Accountant II
General Maintenance Worker I
General Maintenance Worker II
Mass Transit Bus Operator
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VITRAN will suspend fixed-route services territory-wide this Thursday, June 19, 2025, for the Juneteenth holiday.
ADA paratransit services will be available as follows:
St. Croix and St. Thomas:
ADA Paratransit will operate as normally scheduled
St. John:
No ADA Paratransit services.
The department appreciates the community's patience and understanding.
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Department of Public Works’ contractors will complete roadside maintenance and patching this week--June 16-20, 2025-- in the areas listed below. Please exercise caution in these areas. ... See MoreSee Less
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Please remind your contractors to utilize traffic cones or signs to warn drivers of their presence. There were several road crews out last week with no cones or signs.
I see Annaly was removed from the list, is this intentional? It was listed in previous versions and is in serious disrepair due to the May rains. I could fit a baby Hippo in one of them Potholes 🦛🕳️
Lemon Tree Road in Estate Wintberg is getting bad. People have started putting concrete in the potholes.
Happy Father’s Day!
The Department of Public Works (DPW) celebrates the fathers and father figures who help build strong families and stronger communities. Thank you for all you do! ... See MoreSee Less
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ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS (June 11, 2025) — The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (“WAPA” or “the Authority”) advises the public of a temporary road closure on Pilgrim Terrace Bypass (Route 35) scheduled to begin tomorrow, Thursday, June 12, 2025, through Thursday, July 3, 2025, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The closure will impact the following areas:
• Catherineberg Road
• Mannassah Hill Road
The closure is necessary to allow WAPA contractors, Haughland VI, to safely perform critical work as part of the Feeder 13 electrical infrastructure project. This project is a vital component of WAPA’s continued efforts to strengthen grid reliability.
Motorists are urged to plan alternate routes, follow posted detours, and exercise caution when traveling near the work zones. WAPA appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation.
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The Department of Public Works informs the community of a new project on Meader Place located in the neighborhood of Bordeaux, St. Thomas.
Starting Saturday, June 14, DPW contractor -- Rumina Construction LLC. -- will begin reconstruction of a collapsed retaining wall. Gabion baskets will be used for this repair. Work will also include repairs to the concrete roadway. This project is scheduled for completion by Friday, September 5, 2025.
Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes and follow detours while work is in progress.
The Department of Public Works appreciates the community's patience as it works to improve road conditions throughout the territory. ... See MoreSee Less
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