2050 USVI Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan
The United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Public Works (DPW) is leading the development of the Comprehensive Master Transportation Plan (CMTP). The CMTP provides the Territory with a strategic direction and a framework through 2050 that to improve transportation infrastructure and create a more cohesive multimodal transportation network. The CMTP is based on current and future transportation trends and needs within and between the islands in the Territory, across all transportation modes.
The plan can be outlined in four key goals:
Existing Conditions:
Reflect On 2040 Plan Projects:
Priority Projects:
Funding:
Plan Development
The Comprehensive Transportation Plan is a long range plan for the Territory based on established vision and goals. The plan is updated periodically to keep current with the transportation needs in the Territory.
The plan is anticipated to be updated by Summer of 2026 to include short and long-range projects with various priority levels, types of projects and potential funding sources through the year 2050.
In addition to existing data, the plan takes into consideration the previous 2040 Plan developed in 2016 as well as other agency plans. Click here to view the 2040 plan.
Plan Implementation
USVI DPW is responsible for advancing the plan’s goals and objectives. As such, DPW establishes a short-term action plan through the Territorial Transportation Improvement Plan (TTIP) to plan and track implementation of projects identified in the CTMP.
Public and stakeholder outreach plays a key role in the plans’ implementation. DPW works with key stakeholders, including other USVI agencies, transportation groups and organizations and the community at large to obtain feedback on the implementation process and identify key projects needed to improve, maintain, and further develop territory’s transportation network through the year 2050.
For details about future public outreach opportunities, click on the Engagement Hub tab below or sign up to receive information at contactdpw@dpw.vi.gov.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions Related to the project
Learn more about the 2050 Comprehensive Transportaion Master Plan by clicking on the questions below.
The transportation network describes every component of how people get around the territory. This includes roadways, sidewalks, paths/trails, airport travel, ferry/boat travel etc. The plan will address and explore all modes of transportation, fleet/vehicles within the network (boats, ferries, taxis, public transit, bikes etc.) and users. Users include USVI residents, tourists, and temporary workers such as those engaged in construction or freight shipping.
A Comprehensive Master Plan is crucial for funding, decision-making, coordination, and transparency.
- Funding – A Comprehensive Plan establishes a vision for potential programs that can be tapped into for potential funding from various grantors including Federal Hoghway Administration (FHWA) and FederalTransit Administration (FTA).
- Decision-Making – A Comprehensive Plan helps agencies prioritize transportation investments across all travel modes and facilities, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Coordination – A Comprehensive Plan is based on multiple modes of transportation and a such requires coordination with all of the agencies and systems that interact with the network. The plan encourages a common foundational level of understanding and vision of the future transportation network.
- Transparency – Having a plan ensures that the community and stakeholders understand development goals and plans, project priority and funding options, and future planned improvements.
DPW oversees the development of the plan with the support of and in coordination with an Executive Committee, a Technical Advisory Committee, and Community Advisory Committee.
- Executive Committee oversees the development of the plan and consists of senior managers from various agencies including Virgin Island Port Authority (VIPA), Virgin Island Transit (VITRAN), Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR).
- Technical Advisory Committee members provide input on the technical aspects of the plan and consists of staff from the agencies represented in the Executive Committee expanded to include other agencies such as Taxi Commission, Department of Tourism, Office of Disaster Recovery among others.
- Community Advisory Committee consists of members of the community at large and representative of community groups such as American Association of Retired People (AARP), Rotary Clubs, Disability Rights Center of the USVI. Their role is to share project and meeting information an provide feedback in line with the groups and communities they represent.
Engagement Hub
A high level of engagement is a key element of a successful Comprehensive Plan. Key milestones and products of the 2050 Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan are posted below; more information will be shared here as work continues.
Calendar of Events
May 2025 Kick-off Meetings
New presentations & events are on the way. Read below to discover how you can stay up to date.
Get Engaged
- Get Engaged – Over the life of the study, DPW will host public events to share information about the project. Events will range from social media announcements, radio announcements, in-person meetings and others.
- Sign-up for up-coming events by emailing your name and email address at contact
- Stay connected stay updated by visiting our Facebook page or scanning the QR code below & follow our other social media channels such as Twitter etc…
Media
The project team will host public meetings throughout the project to hear from community members and provide project updates.
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Tune in to the Department of Public Works' testimony today, Friday, November 14, 2025, at 9 a.m. as Commissioner Derek Gabriel testifies on Bill No. 36-0052: An Act amending Title 29, Virgin Islands Code, Chapter 9, Section 502, regarding advertising devices on private property.
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As work continues on the Charlotte Amalie Downtown Drainage Project, the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) advises the public of a road closure on a segment of Wimmelskafts Gade, also known as Back Street.
DPW contractor, Island Roads Corp., has completed the first section of paving near Rothschild Francis Square (Market Square). Work will continue tonight, Thursday, November 13, from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. (night work), and resume on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to complete paving the remaining segments of the roadway.
On Friday, motorists will only be permitted to exit Wimmelskafts Gade by turning right onto Store Tvaer Gade, near Virgilio’s Italian Cuisine. (See map.)
All parked and abandoned vehicles must be removed to allow the contractor to complete the work as scheduled.
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The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) advises the public of an upcoming road closure on Wimmelskafts Gade on St. Thomas.
Starting on Thursday, November 13, 2025, between 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., DPW contractor Island Roads Corp. will continue paving the remaining segments of Wimmelskafts Gade.
*Barricades will be placed at the entrance of the Methodist Church St. Thomas/St. John Circuit, adjacent to the Rothschild Francis Square (Market Square).
*No vehicular traffic will be permitted to traverse the area during work hours.
* All parked and abandoned vehicles must be removed to allow the contractor to complete the work as scheduled.
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DPW Completed Project!
Project Name: First Avenue Drainage Project
Island: St. Thomas
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Today, we pause to honor our nation’s veterans. The brave men and women whose service protects our freedom and inspires our commitment to serve. In recognition of Veterans Day, DPW offices will be closed today, November 11, and will reopen on Wednesday, November 12.
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ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) announced today the opening of the solicitation for Phase 2A of the Veterans Drive Modernization Project and provided updates on major infrastructure improvements across the territory.
Commissioner Derek Gabriel joined Governor Albert Bryan Jr. during this week’s Government House briefing to outline ongoing road and drainage work and reaffirm DPW’s focus on safety, accessibility, and quality-of-life upgrades.
“This has been a landmark year for infrastructure in the Virgin Islands,” Commissioner Gabriel said. “From St. Thomas to St. Croix and St. John, our teams are delivering projects that modernize critical roadways and drainage systems while creating safer, more resilient communities. Veterans Drive Phase 2A is a milestone that reflects years of coordination, design excellence, and community engagement.”
Veterans Drive Phase 2A – Transforming the Charlotte Amalie Waterfront
Solicitation for Phase 2A is now open, marking the next stage in transforming the Charlotte Amalie waterfront into a safer, more walkable, and people-centered corridor.
The project includes traffic and safety enhancements, expanded pedestrian walkways, new pocket parks, additional parking, upgrades to Vendors Plaza, a new seawall, and enhanced landscaping. Work will begin at the Legislature Peninsula and extend westward to the Tolbod Gade intersection.
“With all funding secured, we’re ready to move this project into procurement and deliver another chapter in the modernization of Veterans Drive,” Gabriel said. “This is about creating a waterfront that serves our residents, honors our heritage, and supports local commerce.”
Phase 2B, extending from Tolbod Gade to the Blyden Marine Terminal, is expected to go out for solicitation in March 2026, ensuring a seamless transition between phases.
Major Project Updates
St. Thomas – DPW accepted completion of the First Avenue project, which replaced stormwater drainage and rehabilitated the roadway, earning positive community feedback.
The Lindbergh Bay Culvert Repair improved drainage and roadway stability; temporary overlays along Julian Jackson Drive will follow WAPA’s waterline work.
The Downtown Charlotte Amalie Drainage Project—covering 11 locations including Kronprindsens Gade, Bred Gade, and Raadets Gade—is nearing completion in early December.
In Bordeaux, repairs to Meader Place Road—including a new retaining wall and gabion baskets—are expected to finish before year’s end.
St. Croix – The Peters Rest Road project, featuring milling, paving, and striping of residential roads, was completed in early November. Work on Diamond Ruby is nearing completion, and preparations for the Frederiksted Roads Project are underway, encompassing Strand, King, and Queen Streets and the bridge to Hamm’s Bluff.
“We’ll begin after the Crucian Christmas Festival season to ease congestion,” Gabriel said. “Temporary bridge repairs in December will improve pedestrian and vehicle access in the meantime.”
St. John – Paving along Fish Fry Drive and Centerline Road will begin shortly after Thanksgiving.
Upcoming Construction
On St. Thomas, FHWA Emergency Relief Projects at Beltjen, Mandahl, and Bonne Resolution Roads are in final design and expected to begin construction in December.
The Leonardo ‘Nardo’ Trotman Drive contract has been awarded, with work starting in early 2026. Bovoni Road rehabilitation is slated for December, coordinated with Liberty VI’s micro-trenching.
“The Bovoni community has been patient as we coordinated with utility partners,” Gabriel said. “We’ll soon begin addressing segments of Route 30, continuing from Havensight to the Wayne ‘Facts Man’ Adams intersection, including Lima Road.”
Commitment to Progress
“Every completed project represents the hard work and collaboration of our engineers, contractors, and community partners,” Gabriel said. “As we move forward, we remain focused on creating a modern, resilient, and connected Virgin Islands for generations to come.” ... See MoreSee Less
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The Department of Public Works’ contractors will complete roadside maintenance this week--November 10 - 14, 2025-- in the areas listed below. Please exercise caution in these areas. ... See MoreSee Less
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Parking Restrictions in Frederiksted Town
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
The Virgin Islands Police Department advises the public that there will be NO PARKING allowed on King Street in Frederiksted between Custom
House Street (KFC) and Market Street (Jordan Supermarket) on the left side of the street
heading southbound from Monday, November 10 to November 23, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. This parking restriction is being implemented to help ease the normal flow of traffic in both directions in that area and to accommodate the large tour buses traveling to and from the Ann Abrahamson Pier with military personnel.
Also, all other parking violations will be strictly enforced in order to maintain normal traffic flow and reduce any traffic hazards throughout Frederiksted town. NO PARKING on corners. Park completely off the roadways as possible to not obstruct the normal flow of traffic and be mindful of our locals, military personnel and cruise ship passengers as they traverse the streets.
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