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The Department of Public Works (DPW) advises the public of upcoming roadside maintenance along segments of Mahagony Road to Mandalhl Road, St. Peters Mountain Road, and Lilly’s Valley in St. Thomas, U.S Virgin Islands.
Starting on Tuesday, June 23 through 25, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, DPW crews will conduct landscaping work in these areas while using a large side-arm mowing machine to clear roadside vegetation.
Motorists should anticipate temporary lane restrictions, partial road closures, and traffic delays. All parked and abandoned vehicles must be removed from the affected area to allow the crew to complete the work as scheduled.
The Department of Public Works appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as efforts continue to improve roadway conditions throughout
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The Department of Public Works (DPW) advises the public of upcoming road repairs along Hill Street and Store Kongens Gade in St. John, U.S Virgin Islands.
DPW contractor Island Roads Corp. – is scheduled to begin roadwork on Monday, June 22, and continue through Friday, June 26, 2026, during the following hours:
Store Kongens Gade: Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Hill Street: To minimize disruptions for motorists and residents, construction activities will take place overnight from 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. each day. (NIGHTWORK)
Motorists should expect delays, exercise caution, obey all traffic control devices, and follow directions from flaggers and construction personnel. Residents and commuters are encouraged to plan accordingly and allow additional travel time.
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DPW Celebrates Juneteenth.
“We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated.”
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VITRAN will not offer fixed-route services territory-wide on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.
ADA Paratransit services will be available as follows:
St. Thomas: 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
St. Croix: 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
St. John: No Service
Full services will resume territory-wide on Monday, June 22, 2026.
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DPW Completed Project
Project Name:
East Airport Road Repairs
Island:
St. Croix
Project Contractor:
Marco St. Croix, Inc. ... See MoreSee Less
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We Are Hiring: Join the Team!
St. Thomas
General Maintenance Worker II
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Mason
VITRAN Mass Transit Bus Mechanic II
St. Croix
Mass Transit Bus Operator
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The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) advises the public of temporary changes to the St. John VITRAN fixed-route service in connection with activities associated with the St. John Celebration 2026.
Due to the closure of the parking lot, VITRAN fixed-route operations will be temporarily relocated to the roundabout beginning Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. The parking lot closure will take effect at 9:00 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 2026, and remain in effect through July 13, 2026.
To accommodate the relocation, all fixed-route departures will operate five minutes later than their regularly scheduled times.
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The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works(DPW) is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 DPW Art Competition! This year, we received more than 20 submissions from talented students across the territory. Centered around the theme “If I Worked for Public Works...,” each artwork reflected the students’ imagination, artistic talent, and unique perspectives on the important role public works plays in our communities while celebrating the beauty and spirit of the Virgin Islands.
Winners from each district and grade group were awarded a $100 cash prize for their outstanding submissions.
Congratulations to our 2026 winners:
Kindergarten – 1st Grade
• STT: Alayssia Henry – Joseph Gomez Elementary – 1st Grade
• STX: Evangeline Louis Lopez – Alfredo Andrews Elementary – 1st Grade
2nd – 3rd Grade
• STT: Kaiden Browne Connors – Lockhart Elementary – 3rd Grade
• STX: Aaliyah Davis – Pearl B. Larsen Elementary – 3rd Grade
4th – 5th Grade
• STT: K'Vani Turnbull – Joseph Sibilly Elementary – 4th Grade
• STX: Kristine Martin – Alfredo Andrews Elementary – 5th Grade
We would like to thank the students who participated and shared their incredible artwork with us. Your creativity, talent, and imagination made this competition truly special.
Thank you as well to the parents, teachers, and schools whose support helped make this year's competition a success. We look forward to continuing to inspire creativity and strengthen community engagement.
Special Notice: The Department of Public Works kindly asks the parents or guardians of Evangeline Louis Lopez to please contact us at 340-773-1290 to arrange pickup of your child’s award. We look forward to celebrating this well-deserved achievement with you. ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations to Our 2026 Employees of the Year!
Please join us in celebrating our 2026 Employees of the Year:
St. Thomas/St. John District: Project Engineer Jermaine Tyson
St. Croix District: Administrative Specialist Yaneria Knight
We thank them for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding service to the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works. ... See MoreSee Less
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