Department of Public Works (DPW) – Page 3

VITRAN Buses Will Keep Running On Island Streets Without Passengers Until May 8

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works is advising the public that they will continue to see buses on roadways in the coming week, as the bus operator training has…

VI Free Press April 30, 2020

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

DPW Says Buses You See On Roads This Month Are To Train New Bus Drivers … Not To Pick Up Riders

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works is advising the public, that while VITRAN’s Fixed Route service remains suspended, residents will notice buses on roadways starting April 20. The buses…

VI Free Press April 15, 2020

At VIFreep Breaking News Government House News

St. Croix Road Repair Work Continues Near Cruzan Rum

FREDERIKSTED — A road repair project has reduced traffic to a single lane near the Cruzan Rum Distillery in Estate Diamond west. Striping work on Federal Route 64/Cruzan Rum Road,…

VI Free Press November 9, 2019

At VIFreep Breaking News Police News

One Teen Dies, Five Injured In Accident On Melvin Evans Highway in Frederiksted

FREDERIKSTED -- A two-car accident on the Melvin Evans Highway left one St. Croix man dead and five others injured. Naeem Sealey, 19, was killed when the blue Nissan Altima…

John McCarthy December 17, 2018

At VIFreep Breaking News Crime News

DPW Commissioner Nelson Petty Called ‘Petty’ For Removing Political Candidates’ Signs

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A candidate in the gubernatorial race has accused Virgin Islands Public Works Department officials of interfering in the gubernatorial election. Public Works employees removed two sets of…

John McCarthy October 26, 2018

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

Intersection of Dronningens Gade and Guttets Gade Will Close Friday on St. Thomas

[ad name="HTML-68"] [wpedon id="23995" align="left"] CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- The intersection of Dronningens Gade and Cuttets Gade will be closed beginning tomorrow as the Main Street Enhancement Project enters a new…

John McCarthy August 15, 2018

At VIFreep Breaking News Business News

1st Phase of $530 Million Road Paving Project Began Today on Queen Mary Highway

FREDERIKSTED -- The Department of Public Works (DPW) said that the first phase of a $530 million road project began today on the Queen Mary Highway. The project, which started…

John McCarthy May 21, 2018

At VIFreep Breaking News Community Affairs

GOVERNMENT HOUSE: Voices Can Be Heard At St. John Town Hall Meeting Next Week

[ad name="HTML-68"] [wpedon id="23995" align="left"] CHARLOTTE AMALIE – Governor Kenneth Mapp said that he invites and encourages St. John residents to share their ideas, concerns and hear from local officials in…

John McCarthy May 11, 2018

At VIFreep Breaking News Environmental News

PUBLIC WORKS: Today Is The Deadline To Have Your Tree and Plant Debris Out By The Side of Road

CHARLOTTE AMALIE -- The Department of Public Works said that the final pass for debris pickup will begin today. Contractors have worked over the last four months removing debris from…

John McCarthy January 22, 2018

At VIFreep Breaking News Community Affairs

Reckless St. Croix Motorist Drives Into Utility Pole Near Gallows Bay Early Sunday Morning … No Injuries Reported

[ad name="HTML-68"] CHRISTIANSTED -- An errant St. Croix motorist drove into a utility pole early Sunday morning downtown and when it fell it knocked down part of an abandoned building.…

John McCarthy December 10, 2017