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The Department of Public Works (DPW) is notifying the public of an apparent sickout involving Virgin Islands Transit (VITRAN) bus operators and custodial staff in the St. Croix district. All but two St. Croix VITRAN mass transit bus operators and utility workers called out sick on Thursday, December 19, and Friday, December 20, in what appears to be a coordinated action.
DPW officials were not informed of this action in advance and remain unaware of the reasons behind it.
"We regret that this action has occurred during the holiday and Crucian Christmas Festival seasons, a time when reliable transportation is especially important for our community," said Commissioner Derek Gabriel.
This unexpected disruption has significantly impacted VITRAN’s ability to serve our community's most vulnerable members, including elderly and disabled individuals who rely on ADA/Paratransit services. Despite ongoing discussions to establish a contingency plan, no resolution has been finalized at this time.
The Department of Public Works remains committed to engaging in open dialogue with St. Croix mass transit bus operators and other affected staff to address their concerns and restore essential transportation services as quickly as possible.
DPW appreciates the public’s understanding during this challenging time and will provide updates as they become available. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Department of Public Works informs the public, specifically VITRAN passengers, that there will be no fixed-route or paratransit bus service in the St. Croix District today, December 20, 2024. Paratransit services in St. Croix will also be suspended tomorrow, Saturday, December 21, 2024.
The department appreciates the community's understanding.
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The Department of Public Works informs the public, specifically VITRAN passengers, that there will be no fixed-route or paratransit bus service in the St. Croix District today, December 19, 2024.
The department appreciates the community's understanding.
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Business Opportunities!
Emergency Roadside Maintenance for the Department of Public Works
BD-25-610-6101-495
Due Date: December 30, 2024 at 4:30 P.M.
Island: Territory-Wide
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Now Hiring!
St. Thomas / St. John District
Account II
Carpenter
Custodian
Fiscal Operations Specialist
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Supervisor Equipment Maintenance
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The costudian is part time right.? Can I come in what ever time as long as the job done?
The Department of Public Works (DPW) is updating the community on temporary road repairs made to areas damaged by recent heavy rains.
Last week, DPW contractor --- Island Roads Inc. -- laid a layer of asphalt in the pothole-riddled areas on Bolongo Bay Road, near the Bolongo Head Start, and on Nicholas Friday Drive, near the Food Center grocery store. While these temporary repairs are being completed to bring some relief to motorists, permanent repairs are scheduled to commence in early 2025. Those repairs will include the installation of concrete pavement and necessary drainage improvements.
The Department of Public Works appreciates the community's patience as they work to improve road conditions throughout the territory. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Department of Public Works (DPW) informs the community of work on the historic landmark, 99 Steps, located on St. Thomas. DPW contractor, Custom Builders, will repair and repair the steps and renovate the surrounding area. This project is scheduled to be completed by April 2025. The department is requesting residents and visitors cease from utilizing the area during this construction. Only neighboring residents will be allowed access to the steps.
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Good morning - please get the roads in Williams delight fixed please: www.facebook.com/share/15fcjD3bW5/
The Department of Public Works St. Croix District Office will be closed at 12 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2024, to allow employee participation in DPW's Annual Employee Recognition Holiday Party. ... See MoreSee Less
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Many road projects have started and ended, but residents and tourists alike will be especially pleased as the Department of Public Works announces the start of road work at Route 64 (Airport Road) on St. Croix.
DPW Contractor—Marco St. Croix, Inc.—met with engineers and other staff on Monday, December 9, for a pre-construction meeting. Prior to roadwork starting, the contractor will mobilize by placing traffic control devices and beginning to clear and grub. Milling and paving of the roadway will follow. This project is anticipated to be completed by March 2025. Travelers are encouraged to arrive at the airport earlier while construction is in progress to avoid any possible delays.
“We are excited to finally bring this long-awaited project to bear. The road had really fallen into a bad state of disrepair, and we want to make sure we’re creating a safe roadway for visitors and residents returning home,” said DPW Commissioner Derek Gabriel. “Our continued commitment to improving our road conditions has been strong in 2024, and this project really embodies that commitment.”
The Department also began work on Seven Flaggs Road on Thursday, December 5th, following outreach from concerned residents. The contractor--Marco St. Croix Inc.--will be restoring approximately 1000 Linear Feet by 16 feet of the public right-of-way section of the roadway that was washed out by the torrential rainfall. Roadwork will also include installing a new granular fill road base, paving the roadway with asphalt, elevating the roadway, and installing an earth swale.
Meanwhile, the Christiansted Town Road Paving Project is making considerable strides. In 2021, The Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) funded the Christiansted Rehabilitation Project. In an effort to synchronize work schedules with other utilities, the department postponed road work until agencies such as the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority and Waste Management Authority completed the bulk of their piping projects. Now, in 2024, not only has the Department completed Phase 1 of the Downtown Christiansted Road Repairs Project, but Phase 2 is well underway and nearing completion. Phase 1 included sections of Queen Street, Hill Street, East Street, Prince Street, and Market Street, while phase 2 includes New Street, West Street, Smith Street, Strand Street, Queen Cross Street, sections of Queen Street and King Street.
At the Clifton Hill Connector Project site, residents may have noted a shift in the roadway as DPW Contractor—Grace Civil, LLC—began working on new medians on the Melvin Evans Highway. About 330 ft of median will be demolished following the installation of the new medians. The median work is necessary to create new dedicated turning lanes. Also, newly energized highway lights have lit the entire highway from Emancipation Drive to Williams Delight. By the first week of January 2025, the contractor will complete most of the lighting work. Aside from pole repairs, the contractor is waiting for transformers from the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority to light the remaining sections, including lights in Sunny Isles, Home Depot, and Paradise Mills.
In Frederiksted, the remaining roads for the Downtown project are expected to go out to bid before the end of the year with construction beginning in the first quarter of next year. These roads include Strand, King, Queen, and Fisher Streets. Also in Frederiksted, road repairs in Estate La Grange are coming to fruition in the coming months.
The department urges motorists to follow all safety controls and directives from on-site flaggers throughout this reconstruction period.
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Thanks you Neville Manning is ppl like your self give these hard working Man the energy to push and execute proper work ethics so that work can get done on our Island.
We welcome to the much needed additional road repairs bush cutting and trimming,stripping etc,throughout the Island.We Love to see that.Men at work.