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The Department of Public Works provides updated information on several road paving projects taking place on St. Thomas. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution in all affected areas. All vehicles must be removed from the work areas to avoid towing.
Joseph Sibilly Circle
ISLAND: St. Thomas
CONTRACTOR: Grace Civil, LLC
KEY FACTS: DPW contractor – Grace Civil, LLC --- will begin roadway repairs and paving on Joseph Sibilly Circle in St. Thomas starting tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This project is expected to be completed by Friday, May 15, 2026.
Dalmida Road (Hospital Ground)
ISLAND: St. Thomas
CONTRACTOR: Grace Civil, LLC
KEY FACTS: Starting Wednesday, May 13, through Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., DPW contractor – Grace Civil, LLC – will commence necessary paving repairs along a segment of Dalmida Road in Hospital Ground, near the Bethel Baptist Day School. All vehicles must be removed from the work area to avoid towing.
Maude Proudfoot Drive (Mafolie)
ISLAND: St. Thomas
CONTRACTOR: Island Roads Corporation
KEY FACTS: The Department of Public Works (DPW) advises the community of nighttime roadwork on Maude Proudfoot Drive (Skyline Drive), from the top of the Mafolie Hotel & Restaurant area to the bottom of Blackbeard’s Castle. Work begins Wednesday, May 13, from 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Motorists should use caution and follow posted signage. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) advises the public of a temporary road closure along Melvin Evans Highway in St. Croix, from the Industrial Park Intersection to the Diageo Intersection, due to asphalt rehabilitation work at the East Airport Intersection.
DPW contractor -- Marco St. Croix, Inc. -- has completed paving the westbound lanes and will continue work this week on the eastbound lanes. Paving is scheduled to be completed before the end of the week.
Eastbound traffic will be diverted at the Industrial Park Intersection via Route 669 to Route 70.
Motorists are strongly encouraged to avoid the area and follow posted detour signage. Please refer to the provided map for guidance on alternate routes.
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The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) invites the public to submit comments on a proposed billboard installation along Weymouth Rhymer Highway in St. Thomas, USVI.
The proposed structure is a 10 ft. x 30 ft. billboard, which falls outside of the Department’s standard regulations. In the interest of transparency and community engagement, DPW is seeking public input before any final determination is made.
Public Comment Period:
This comment period will remain open for 21 days from the date of this notice.
How to Submit Comments:
Members of the community are encouraged to share their feedback, concerns, or support regarding this proposal. Comments may be submitted via:
Email: Contactdpw@dpw.vi.gov
Telephone: 340-776-4844. ext 4263.
All comments must be received by Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
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The Department of Public Works (DPW) is informing the community of traffic signal outages at the following locations in St. Thomas, USVI:
- The intersection of Veterans Drive and Horace Callwood Drive near the Windward Passage Hotel.
- The intersection of Alton Adams Drive and William G. Lewis Lane adjacent to Charlotte Amalie High School.
The Department is aware that the traffic signals are currently offline and is awaiting repairs. Motorists are urged to exercise caution, remain alert, and yield to pedestrians crossing in designated crosswalks within the vicinity.
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DPW Business Opportunities
Roadside Maintenance, Gut Cleaning & Cemetery Cleaning Services, St. Croix, USVI
BD-26-610-6102-657
DUE DATE: May 19, 2026 | 4:30pm
Roadside Maintenance, Gut Cleaning & Cemetery Cleaning Services, St. Thomas/St. John & Water Island
BD-26-610-6101-659
DUE DATE: May 20, 2026 | 4:30pm
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The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) invites the public to submit comments on a proposed billboard installation along Weymouth Rhymer Highway in St. Thomas, USVI.
The proposed structure is a 10 ft. x 30 ft. billboard, which falls outside of the Department’s standard regulations. In the interest of transparency and community engagement, DPW is seeking public input before any final determination is made.
Public Comment Period:
This comment period will remain open for 21 days from the date of this notice.
How to Submit Comments:
Members of the community are encouraged to share their feedback, concerns, or support regarding this proposal. Comments may be submitted via:
Email: Contactdpw@dpw.vi.gov
Telephone: 340-776-4844. ext 4263.
All comments must be received by Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
DPW values community input and encourages all interested residents, businesses, and stakeholders to participate in this process. ... See MoreSee Less
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U.S. Virgin Islands – May 5, 2026 – The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) today announced the completion of several key infrastructure projects, along with continued progress on roadway improvements territory-wide. These efforts reflect ongoing investments in the territory’s transportation network through a combination of local and federal funding sources.
“These are not just projects—we are delivering long-overdue infrastructure improvements that our communities have been waiting on for years,” said Albert Bryan Jr. “We have secured the funding, we have worked through the challenges, and now we are executing. Every road we pave and every repair we complete, is about improving daily life for our residents and ensuring our infrastructure keeps pace with the needs of this territory. We are moving forward, and we are not slowing down.”
St. Thomas / St. John District
On St. Thomas, DPW contractors recently completed roadway rehabilitation along Irvin “Brownie” Brown Drive in Savan, as well as critical segments of Estate Bolongo and Valdemar A. Hill Sr. Drive (Skyline). These roadways serve as essential connectors for residents, businesses, and emergency services, and their improvement enhances safety, drivability, and overall accessibility.
DPW contractors recently commenced paving operations along segments of Frydendahl Drive near Coki Point, continuing the Department’s phased roadway improvement efforts in high-traffic corridors.
Looking ahead, paving is scheduled to begin in several areas of Bovoni, including segments of Benburin “Benny” Stephens Drive, Bovoni Hill, and Nadir Terrace (Lima Road). These long-awaited repairs are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 6, 2026, and continue through Friday, April 13, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The work will deliver meaningful improvements to a community that has experienced significant roadway challenges and remains a priority for the Department.
“Recognizing this is a high-traffic area, we are asking motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution when traveling through the area,” said DPW Commissioner Derek Gabriel. “Residents should also expect temporary impacts to on-street parking and property access during construction.”
On St. John, DPW contractors completed repairs to the Wharf Bypass and segments of Fish Fry Drive in April, improving access and traffic flow in a key area for both residents and visitors. The Department is also finalizing additional paving task orders for other segments of Cruz Bay and Coral Bay, with work scheduled for completion this summer.
St. Croix District
Today, in the St. Croix District, DPW contractors completed temporary repairs to the Spring Gut bridge, maintaining safe and continued access ahead of a planned permanent replacement later this year as part of Phase 1 of the Spring Gut Improvements, funded through GARVEE Bonds. The Department also recently completed repairs along Midland Road and in the Estate Diamond Ruby community.
Additionally, contractors will begin asphalt rehabilitation work at the East Airport Intersection along Melvin Evans Highway (Route 66) from Thursday, May 7, through Saturday, May 9, 2026, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily.
During this period, the intersection will be closed to all traffic, with detours in place at the Industrial Park and Diageo intersections. The project scope includes shoulder grading to improve drainage, milling of the existing deteriorated asphalt surface, full roadway resurfacing, and restriping of the intersection.
Motorists are strongly encouraged to avoid the area during work hours and utilize alternate routes. The Department advises the traveling public to access Route 70 (Queen Mary Highway) to bypass the East Airport Intersection:
• Westbound traffic will be detoured at the Diageo Intersection via Route 663 to access Route 70.
• Eastbound traffic will be detoured at the Industrial Park Intersection via Route 669 to access Route 70.
• Airport access should be made via West Airport Road (Route 64) through the West Airport Intersection on Melvin Evans Highway.
The Department appreciates the public’s patience as these long-awaited improvements are completed. “Every project we advance is about improving quality of life for our residents,” said DPW Commissioner Derek Gabriel. “From neighborhood roads to major corridors, we are committed to delivering infrastructure that is safer, more resilient, and reflective of the needs of our communities.
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The Department of Public Works (DPW) advises the community of a temporary road closure on Melvin Evans Highway between the East Airport Road and Industrial Park intersections to allow for median maintenance.
The closure will take place tomorrow, May 6, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Motorists are urged to use alternate routes and follow posted detours during this time.
The Department of Public Works appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as it works to improve road conditions throughout the territory. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) advises the public of a temporary road closure along Melvin Evans Highway from the Industrial Park Intersection to the Diageo Intersection for asphalt rehabilitation at the East Airport Intersection.
DPW contractor – Marco St. Croix, Inc. – will commence work on Thursday, May 7, through Saturday, May 9, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The scope will include shoulder grading, milling, paving, and restriping. This project is funded through GARVEE Funds.
Motorists are strongly encouraged to avoid the area and follow posted detour signage. Please refer to the provided map for clear guidance on alternate routes.
- Westbound traffic will be diverted at the Diageo Intersection via Route 663 to Route 70 (Queen Mary Highway).
- Eastbound traffic will be diverted at the Industrial Park Intersection via Route 669 to Route 70.
- Access to the airport should be made via West Airport Road (Route 64) through the West Airport Intersection.
DPW appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as it works to improve road conditions throughout the territory. ... See MoreSee Less
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