The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works 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.
