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The Department of Public Works (DPW) is advising the public of traffic signal outages at the following intersections in St. Thomas due to an electrical malfunction:
Alton Adams Drive and William G. Lewis Lane, adjacent to Charlotte Amalie High School
Veterans Drive and Forte Pladsen, adjacent to the U.S. Coast Guard Building
The Department is aware that the traffic signals at both locations are currently offline and is awaiting the necessary repairs.
Motorists are urged to exercise extreme caution when traveling through these intersections, remain alert, treat the intersections as four-way stops where appropriate, and yield to pedestrians using designated crosswalks.
DPW appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as we work to restore the traffic signals and continue improving road conditions throughout the territory. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Department of Public Works (DPW) is pleased to provide the public with an update on the ongoing road rehabilitation project in downtown Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
DPW contractor – Marco St. Croix, Inc. – is currently completing milling operations along Strand Street, King Street, Queen Street, and Fisher Street. Simultaneously, crews are performing repairs to drainage structures, adjusting manhole covers and utility valves, and completing other necessary roadway improvements in preparation for paving.
Upon completion of these activities, paving operations will commence, beginning with Strand Street and continuing throughout the project area.
Motorists should anticipate temporary lane restrictions, intermittent road closures, and traffic delays throughout the duration of the project. The public is encouraged to use alternate routes whenever possible and to exercise caution when traveling through active work zones.
The Department of Public Works appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as efforts continue to improve roadway conditions throughout the territory. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Department of Public Works (DPW) is pleased to provide the public with an update on the ongoing progress of the Welcome Sign project along East Airport Road on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. The project includes the design, fabrication, and installation of three welcome signs, as well as sustainable, low-maintenance decorative landscaping to complement the new installations.
DPW's contractor, Island Designs Landscape & Storm Water Solutions, LLC, has completed the installation of the welcome signs and is now preparing the site for the landscaping phase of the project.
This initiative is part of the Department's ongoing commitment to enhancing the appearance of public spaces and creating a more welcoming and aesthetically pleasing environment for residents and visitors alike. The Department of Public Works apologizes for any inconvenience these activities may cause and appreciates the public's patience, understanding, and cooperation as these improvements are completed. ... See MoreSee Less
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Tune in to the Government House Press Briefing today, Monday, July 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., for updates from Department of Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel on project updates and hurricane preparedness.
Listen live on social media at Government House - US Virgin Islands. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Department of Public Works (DPW) advises the St. Croix community that the correct contact number for all inquiries regarding the Strand Street Parking Lot is the DPW St. Croix Office at (340) 773-1290, which is available during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A dedicated 24/7 hotline for the parking lot will be announced soon. In the meantime, please use the DPW St. Croix Office number for all questions and concerns. ... See MoreSee Less
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To view the Department of Public Works' Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Presentation, copy and paste the following link into your web browser:
dpw.vi.gov/testimonies/ ... See MoreSee Less
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The Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance will meet on Thursday, July 9, 2026,
9:00 A.M. in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas to receive testimony on the
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.
9:00 A.M.
Judicial Branch of the Virgin Islands, VI Judicial Council of the VI
Invited Testifier:
Honorable Rhys S. Hodge, Chief Justice
11:00 A.M.
VI Department of Justice
Invited Testifier:
Honorable Gordon C. Rhea, Esq., Attorney General
1:00 P.M.
Department of Public Works
Invited Testifier:
Honorable Derek A. Gabriel, Commissioner
3:00 P.M.
Public Services Commission
Invited Testifier:
Ms. Sandra L. Setorie, Executive Director See less ... See MoreSee Less
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