The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works is pleased to announce the reopening of the Fort Christian Parking Lot on Friday, August 1.
The community is welcome to return and enjoy the newly improved facility, which now features a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week payment system designed for convenience and efficiency. To ease the transition for all patrons, DPW will implement a short grace period before fully enforcing the newly automated system.
“We are really excited to welcome the public back to the Fort Christian Parking Lot, said Commissioner Derek Gabriel. The closure not only allowed us to make renovations, but also to meet ADA-compliant standards.”
The department closed the lot in January 2025 to accommodate the major renovation project. This includes milling and paving, installation of bollards, ADA ramp improvements, installation of water lines (which are used for the Carnival booths), striping, and numbering. The lot reopened temporarily in April for the 2025 Carnival festivities, but work proceeded in May.
“We appreciate the community’s patience and are excited to provide a more modern, efficient parking experience,” said Deputy Commissioner Karole McGregor.
One major upgrade includes a Pay-on-Foot (POF) system, which allows the public to pay at kiosks before returning to their vehicles. This system is scheduled to be activated by the end of August. Additional improvements include free electric vehicle charging stations, numbered parking spaces, and reflective signage to improve visibility and safety throughout the lot. The lot will once again resume the use of both exits. Cash, debit, and credit card users can pay at the main entrance cashier’s booth, while day, monthly, or annual pass users, as well as credit card users, can utilize the North exit.
“I strongly encourage the employees working in the downtown Charlotte Amlie area to consider obtaining monthly passes, said Commissioner Gabriel.” Parking passes are available for purchase by request through the parking lot’s main office.
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