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The Department of Public Works advises the community of upcoming road closures and parking allowances for the 2024 St. Thomas Carnival festivities.

Main Street Parking - Parking will be allowed for compact cars ONLY on Dronningens Gade W (Main Street), starting near Cardow Jewelers and ending at Store Tvaer Gade. Motorists can also park their compact vehicles on the northern segment of Raadet’s Gade. This will be allowed starting Friday, April 26, and ending on Saturday, May 4,
between the hours of 7 p.m. and 4 a.m. J’ouvert morning parking will also be allowed.

Soka Elements J’ouvert Block Party - Various sections along Airboat Way will be closed in preparation for the J’ouvert Block Party. See the map for more information.
Section 1 Parking - Closes on Monday, April 29 at 6:30 A.M.
Section 2 Parking - Closes on Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 A.M.
Airboat Way Road - Closes on Wednesday, May 1 at 12:30 A.M.

Food Fair - Wednesday, May 1 - One Way traffic will be implemented starting from the intersection of Addie Ottley Drive and Nisky Lane (near Doctor's Choice Pharmacy) and ending at the intersection of Airport Road & Sarah Hill.

J'ouvert - Thursday, May 2 - All Lanes Closed - Starting from the intersection of Crown Mountain Road and Veterans Drive and ending at the Veterans Drive and Beltjen Road intersection. This also includes all arteries leading onto Veterans Drive.

Adults Parade - Saturday, May 4 - Kronprindsens Gade (Main Street) Closed from near the old VITELCO building and ending at Hospital Gade. This also includes all arteries leading onto Main Street.

Motorists and pedestrians are urged to traverse these areas with caution.
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The Department of Public Works advises the community of upcoming road closures and parking allowances for the 2024 St. Thomas Carnival festivities. 

Main Street Parking - Parking will be allowed for compact cars ONLY on Dronningens Gade W (Main Street), starting near Cardow Jewelers and ending at Store Tvaer Gade. Motorists can also park their compact vehicles on the northern segment of Raadet’s Gade. This will be allowed starting Friday, April 26, and ending on Saturday, May 4, 
between the hours of 7 p.m. and 4 a.m. J’ouvert morning parking will also be allowed.

Soka Elements J’ouvert Block Party - Various sections along Airboat Way will be closed in preparation for the J’ouvert Block Party. See the map for more information.
      Section 1 Parking - Closes on Monday, April 29 at 6:30 A.M.
      Section 2 Parking - Closes on Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 A.M.
      Airboat Way Road - Closes on Wednesday, May 1 at 12:30 A.M.

Food Fair - Wednesday, May 1 - One Way traffic will be implemented starting from the intersection of Addie Ottley Drive and Nisky Lane (near Doctors Choice Pharmacy) and ending at the intersection of Airport Road & Sarah Hill.  

Jouvert - Thursday, May 2 - All Lanes Closed - Starting from the intersection of Crown Mountain Road and Veterans Drive and ending at the Veterans Drive and Beltjen Road intersection. This also includes all arteries leading onto Veterans Drive. 

Adults Parade - Saturday, May 4 - Kronprindsens Gade (Main Street) Closed from near the old VITELCO building and ending at Hospital Gade. This also includes all arteries leading onto Main Street.

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St. Thomas, USVI-VIPD Traffic & Parking Advisory for Carnival Season 2024
With Traffic Commander Sgt. Joycelyn Lee-Bobb
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A DPW Crew on St. Croix along with the street sweeper cleared the roadways in downtown Frederiksted. ... See MoreSee Less

A DPW Crew on St. Croix along with the street sweeper cleared the roadways in downtown Frederiksted.Image attachmentImage attachment

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i would ask how about c'sted but we don't have any streets 😂

The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) is informing candidates that political advertising will be allowed beginning June 1, 2024, after the casting of lots.

With election season quickly approaching, DPW is aware of candidate’s need to promote themselves to possible voters and has chosen a timeframe that will effectively utilize the department’s mandatary advertising device’s 6-month period. The date also ensures candidates paying for advertising have also been thoroughly vetted by the Election System of the Virgin Islands.

DPW is also reminding candidates that an advertising device permit is mandatory to place signs on public and private locations within fifty (50) feet from the center line of any public highway in the Virgin Islands.

Signs are only allowed in DPW designated locations, which are listed on the advertising device permit application, or approved private locations. Advertisers interested in placing signs on private property must provide the department with written approval from the location’s owner.

The department will request the applicant remove any signs found to be in non-compliance. Should DPW be forced to remove the signs, it will come at a cost of $150 per sign.

Candidates with unapproved signs currently in place must be removed by Friday, April 27, 2024.

DPW’s advertising device permits can be found online at dpw.vi.gov.

Follow DPW on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. You can also log on to dpw.vi.gov and www.vitranvi.com to stay abreast of all things V.I. Public Works.
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The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) is informing candidates that political advertising will be allowed beginning June 1, 2024, after the casting of lots.
 
With election season quickly approaching, DPW is aware of candidate’s need to promote themselves to possible voters and has chosen a timeframe that will effectively utilize the department’s mandatary advertising device’s 6-month period. The date also ensures candidates paying for advertising have also been thoroughly vetted by the Election System of the Virgin Islands.

DPW is also reminding candidates that an advertising device permit is mandatory to place signs on public and private locations within fifty (50) feet from the center line of any public highway in the Virgin Islands.

Signs are only allowed in DPW designated locations, which are listed on the advertising device permit application, or approved private locations. Advertisers interested in placing signs on private property must provide the department with written approval from the location’s owner.

The department will request the applicant remove any signs found to be in non-compliance. Should DPW be forced to remove the signs, it will come at a cost of $150 per sign. 

Candidates with unapproved signs currently in place must be removed by Friday, April 27, 2024.

DPW’s advertising device permits can be found online at dpw.vi.gov.

Follow DPW on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. You can also log on to dpw.vi.gov and www.vitranvi.com to stay abreast of all things V.I. Public Works.

St. Thomas / St. John District

Cemetery Caretaker
General Maintenance Worker II
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
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St. Thomas / St. John District

Cemetery Caretaker
General Maintenance Worker II
Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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The cemetery caretaker is during the day?

Thank you to the Department of Public Works employees for their participation in the 2024 Battle of the Agencies. We did MUCH better this year than previous ones and placed 7th overall. Top 5 next year!!! ... See MoreSee Less

Thank you to the Department of Public Works employees for their participation in the 2024 Battle of the Agencies. We did MUCH better this year than previous ones and placed 7th overall. Top 5 next year!!!Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

A flash flood warning has been issued for St. Croix. ... See MoreSee Less

A flash flood warning has been issued for St. Croix.Image attachment

Join us this Saturday, April 20th for the Battle of the Agencies at Cramer’s Park, St. Croix. Event starts sharply at 7:00 am ... See MoreSee Less

Join us this Saturday, April 20th for the Battle of the Agencies at Cramer’s Park, St. Croix.  Event starts sharply at 7:00 am

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Can anyone join team

The Department of Public Works is informing the community of progress on the Estate Mt. Pleasant West Road Repair Project. DPW Contractor -- Marco St. Croix -- is currently installing swales and improving the drainage capacity of the roadways. Grading work, clearing and grubbing are completed. The contractor is also surveying the roadway and establishing the rights-of-way. Once this work and drainage is completed, paving will commence.

The Department of Public Works appreciates the community's patience as they work to improve road conditions throughout the territory.
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The Department of Public Works is informing the community of progress on the Estate Mt. Pleasant West Road Repair Project. DPW Contractor -- Marco St. Croix -- is currently installing swales and improving the drainage capacity of the roadways. Grading work, clearing and grubbing are completed. The contractor is also surveying the roadway and establishing the rights-of-way. Once this work and drainage is completed, paving will commence.  

The Department of Public Works appreciates the communitys patience as they work to improve road conditions throughout the territory.Image attachment

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Dates would be useful.

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