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VITRAN will not offer fixed-route services territory-wide on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the Labor Day 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 8:00 p.m.
St. John: No Service
Full services will resume territory-wide on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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🚨TRAFFIC ALERT — RAPHUNE HILL TEMPORARILY CLOSED 🚨
The Virgin Islands Police Department advises motorists that Raphune Hill is temporarily closed due to a disabled vehicle carrying utility poles.
Motorists are encouraged to use the following alternate routes:
➡️ Valdimar Holl Drive (Skyline Drive)
➡️ Elmo Roebuck Sr. Drive (Frenchman’s Bay)
Please exercise caution, allow additional travel time, and follow the directions of police officers and traffic personnel on scene.
Please share this information with other motorists.
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In coordination with the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA), the Department of Public Works (DPW) will distribute sandbags at the locations listed below from Thursday, September 3, through Friday, September 4, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sandbags are limited to six (6) per household.
St. Thomas - Department of Public Works Subbase, Operation's Yard
St. John - Department of Public Works, Susannaberg
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The Department of Public Works (DPW) advises the motoring public of a road closure on Silke Gade in the Savan neighborhood of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
DPW contractor - Grace Civil, LLC, - has mobilized in the area and will commence milling tomorrow, Thursday, September 3, 2026, followed by paving on Friday, September 4, 2026. Road work will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
All vehicles should be removed from the surrounding area during the road repairs. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes, allow additional travel time, and exercise caution when traveling in the area.
DPW thanks the public for its patience and cooperation and apologizes for any inconvenience this temporary road closure may cause. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Department of Public Works’ contractors will complete roadside maintenance this week - August 31 - September 4, 2026 - in the areas listed below. Please exercise caution in these areas. ... See MoreSee Less
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Join the Department of Public Works at the “Joining Forces” Career Fair on St. John at Frank Powell Park on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Explore career opportunities and learn more about joining the DPW team!
For more information, visit dpw.vi.gov/jobs or scan the QR code below. ... See MoreSee Less
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DPW Completed Project
Project Name: Addelita Cancryn Pedestrian Bridge Demolition
Project Contractor: Rumina Construction, LLC
Island: St. Thomas
The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) is excited to announce the completion of the emergency demolition of the former Addelita Cancryn Pedestrian Bridge located on Veterans Drive in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
DPW contractor Rumina Construction, LLC, along with several other partners, began the demolition process last night, Friday, August 28, and completed it today, Saturday, August 29, 2026.
The Department thanks the community for its patience during this time. Now that the demolition is complete, the roadway is fully reopened to the public. ... See MoreSee Less
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UPDATE | 11:15 PM -Addelita Cancryn Bridge Demolition, St. Thomas USVI
Phase I has been completed.
More details will be provided at a later time.
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08/28/2026- 10:30pm Addelita Cancryn Bridge Demolition. ... See MoreSee Less
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