PHILIPSBURG — The bridge connecting the Sint Maarten airport to motoring traffic suffered a major setback on Monday. Sint Maarten officials said the long causeway that connects Princess Juliana International Airport to Philipsburg opened to allow maritime traffic to pass and then froze in place. “Things went wrong when the bridge was closed,” one official […]
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WAPA ALERT: Avoid Parking On These St. John Streets
CRUZ BAY — Road restoration work will occur between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. as part of the Cruz Bay Underground Project starting tomorrow, the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority said. Motorists are advised to please avoid street parking in St. John at night on the dates below, according to WAPA. June 2, 2022 […]
Public Works Contractor To Start Road Work At Basin Triangle On Monday Night
CHRISTIANSTED — The Department of Public Works (DPW) said it will be doing roadwork in the Basin Triangle area of St. Croix next week. DPW Contractor — VI Paving Inc., — will begin milling the roadway from Basin Triangle to Time Square in downtown Christiansted on Monday, February 28. They will then continue milling from […]
Road Work Will Continue On Route 104 Near Starfish Market In St. John Monday
CRUZ BAY — The Department of Public Works is advising the community that on Monday, January 24, 2022, work will resume on the ER Project located on Route 104, near the Starfish Market on St. John. Work has now switched to the eastbound lane, which will be closed for approximately eight weeks. During that time, […]
VIPD To Motoring Public: This Holiday Season – Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over!
FREDERIKSTED — The Virgin Islands Police Department and Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety encourage motorists to have a plan this holiday season, whether driving, riding, or hosting holiday festivities. If you are celebrating and drinking, always remember to plan and designate a sober driver to take you home. If you are the designated driver, […]
Veterans Drive To Be Closed Temporarily This Morning: DPW
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works said Veterans Drive on St. Thomas will be closed temporarily from 9:30 am to noon today. If you are traveling during those hours this morning please plan accordingly to avoid any potential traffic delays, the DPW said.
Road Striping In Mon Bijou To Cane Bay Will Delay Motorists This Week: VIPD
KINGSHILL — BLDM, Inc, the contractor working for AT&T, will be doing road striping on portions of Queen Mary Highway (Centerline Road), Mon Bijou Road and Canaan Ridge Road, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. The work continues today through Saturday (August 16 to 21) from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, according to the […]
Milling And Paving Work On Bunker Hill In St. Thomas Begins On Thursday: DPW
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Public Works (DPW) is advising the community of upcoming road work on Bunker Hill. Starting Thursday, Bunker Hill and its connecting roads will be closed to vehicular traffic to allow for milling and paving of this major St. Thomas artery, according to DPW. No parking will be allowed on […]
Westbound Lanes Of Melvin Evans Highway Closed This Week: DPW
FREDERIKSTED — The Department of Public Works is advising the community of a westbound lane closure on Melvin Evans Highway from the West Airport Intersection to the Williams Delight Intersection. The road closing, which will remain in effect until Friday, will allow the contractor to finish milling and paving the lanes, according to DPW. “This […]
Traffic On Prince Street Diverted So Road Work Could Continue Today: VIPD
CHRISTIANSTED — Traffic on St. Croix was being diverted away from Prince Street this morning as needed roadwork continued. The north end of Prince Street near King Street in Christiansted was blocked off with orange traffic cones today by the Virgin Islands Police Department. A traffic control person was up the street near the Holy […]