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Now Hiring!

St. Thomas / St. John District
Carpenter
Custodian
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Supervisor Equipment Maintenance

St. Croix District
Communication Specialist

visit: dpw.vi.gov/jobs/
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Now Hiring!

St. Thomas / St. John District
Carpenter
Custodian
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Supervisor Equipment Maintenance

St. Croix District
Communication Specialist

visit: https://dpw.vi.gov/jobs/

VITRAN will not offer fixed-route services, nor ADA/Paratransit services territory-wide on Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

The department appreciates the community's patience and understanding.

Visit VITRANVI.COM for more information on routes.
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VITRAN will not offer fixed-route services, nor ADA/Paratransit services territory-wide on Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

The department appreciates the communitys patience and understanding. 

Visit VITRANVI.COM for more information on routes.

The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works is gathering data for the St. Croix to St. Thomas ferry route to facilitate the best passenger experience and we need your help.

Visit the link below or scan the QR code to take the survey. The deadline for the survey Friday, February 14, 2025.

Survey --> tinyurl.com/FerrySurveyStxStt
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The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works is gathering data for the St. Croix to St. Thomas ferry route to facilitate the best passenger experience and we need your help. 

Visit the link below or scan the QR code to take the survey. The deadline for the survey Friday, February 14, 2025.

Survey --> https://tinyurl.com/FerrySurveyStxStt

Business Opportunities!
Ferry Boat Operator
BD-25-610-6101-499
Due Date: January 15, 2025 at 4:30 P.M.
Island: St. Thomas
For more information, visit dpw.vi.gov under Business Opportunities
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Business Opportunities!
Ferry Boat Operator
 BD-25-610-6101-499
Due Date: January 15, 2025 at 4:30 P.M.
Island: St. Thomas
For more information, visit dpw.vi.gov under Business Opportunities

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is informing the community of progress on the First Avenue Drainage Project on St. Thomas. Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, January 08, 2025, DPW contractor -- Island Roads Corp. – is scheduled to have a single-lane closure between 9th and 10th Street (WorkZone1) for culvert construction. A full road closure is expected between 1st and 2nd Street (WorkZone9). Vehicles traveling down 1st Street toward the Head Start Center will be allowed to enter and exit only on 1st Street.

Motorists traveling out of First Avenue will be allowed to exit onto Rumer Drive. However, access to First Avenue will be re-directed onto 10th Street (See map for details).

All parked and abandoned vehicles on 1st Street must be removed from the roadsides to ensure the safety of motorists traveling in both directions during construction hours. The Department of Public Works appreciates the community's patience as they work to improve road conditions throughout the territory.
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The Department of Public Works (DPW) is informing the community of progress on the First Avenue Drainage Project on St. Thomas. Starting tomorrow, Wednesday, January 08, 2025, DPW contractor -- Island Roads Corp. – is scheduled to have a single-lane closure between 9th and 10th Street (WorkZone1) for  culvert construction. A full road closure is expected between 1st and 2nd Street (WorkZone9). Vehicles traveling down 1st Street toward the Head Start Center will be allowed to enter and exit only on 1st Street. 

Motorists traveling out of First Avenue will be allowed to exit onto Rumer Drive. However, access to First Avenue will be re-directed onto 10th Street (See map for details).

All parked and abandoned vehicles on 1st Street must be removed from the roadsides to ensure the safety of motorists traveling in both directions during construction hours. The Department of Public Works appreciates the communitys patience as they work to improve road conditions throughout the territory.Image attachmentImage attachment

Happy New Year!

Welcome 2025, with open hearts and open minds!
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Happy New Year!

Welcome 2025, with open hearts and open minds!

Click the link to see what we've been up to this year!
dpw.vi.gov/dpw-year-in-review-2024/
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Click the link to see what weve been up to this year!
https://dpw.vi.gov/dpw-year-in-review-2024/

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! From the Department of Public Works. ... See MoreSee Less

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! From the Department of Public Works.
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