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The Department of Public Works (DPW) is informing the community of an emergency road closure along Norre Gade in St. Thomas, USVI.
The Department was made aware of a break in a Water and Power Authority (WAPA) water line along Norre Gade, adjacent to Memorial Moravian Church, which has caused damage to the roadway. Crews have been dispatched to assess the situation, and repairs are currently underway.
Motorists are urged to utilize alternate routes and anticipate possible delays.
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The Department of Public Works (DPW) advises the public of a one-lane road closure along the Wharf Bypass in St. John, USVI.
DPW contractor – Island Roads Corp. – has mobilized today, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to begin necessary road repairs in the Wharf Bypass area. The project is scheduled to be completed by Friday, April 17, 2026, weather permitting.
To minimize disruptions to traffic and nearby residents, road work will take place between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Motorists should expect delays and are urged to proceed with caution. Flaggers and signage will be in place to guide traffic safely through the area. Please refer to the map for additional details.
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The Department of Public Works (DPW) advises the public of upcoming road repairs along segments of Nicholas Friday Memorial Drive on St. Thomas, USVI.
DPW contractor – Haugland Virgin Islands – has completed milling and paving road segments in the vicinity of Frenchman’s Bay and Bolongo Road. As work progresses, crews will transition to Nicholas Friday Memorial Drive beginning tonight, Thursday, April 9 through Friday, April 10, 2026, to make additional road repairs.
Location: Westbound lane, from the Wayne “Facts Man” Adams Bridge to Nadir Hill on Nicholas Friday Memorial Drive
Time: 12:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m. (Overnight Work)
Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes.
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The Department of Public Works’ contractors will complete roadside maintenance this week - April 7-10, 2026 - in the areas listed below. Please exercise caution in these areas. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) advises the public that VITRAN fixed-route transit services on St. John were suspended earlier this afternoon and resumed at 3:30 p.m.
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The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) advises the public that VITRAN fixed-route transit services on St. John are temporarily suspended this afternoon.
Services will resume as normal on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
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Tune in to the Department of Public Works' Committee on Housing, Transportation, & Telecommunications Testimony, today, Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Block II: 11:00 a.m.
Block III: 2:00 p.m.
Listen live at legvi.org or on social media at facebook.com/legislatureusvi
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