St. Croix – The Bryan-Roach Administration through the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (DPW) has begun initial mobilization and preparation work for the milling, reconstruction and paving of King Street, Queen Street, Strand Street and portions of Fisher Street in Frederiksted Town.
The work is being carried out by DPW contractor Marco St. Croix, Inc., and marks another important step in the Administration’s continued effort to improve road conditions, strengthen public infrastructure and support the ongoing revitalization of Frederiksted.
Crews have begun preparatory activities, including staging equipment, assessing work areas and preparing traffic control measures ahead of active roadwork. Once construction begins, the project will include milling deteriorated roadway surfaces, rebuilding and preparing road sections as needed, and paving the streets to provide a safer, smoother and more reliable driving surface for residents, businesses and visitors.
The project will also address the temporary bridge on King Street, located just north of the Midre Cummings Recreational and Youth facility. That portion of the work is especia;;y important for traffic circulation in the area for residents and families who regularly travel near the park, the waterfront and surrounding neighborhoods.
Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said the project is part of a broader vision to strengthen the Territory’s historic towns by making infrastructure investments that support housing, commerce, public activity and long-term economic development.
“Our administration’s investments in roads, utilities, and community infrastructure are about more than fixing what is broken. They are part of a larger effort to bring new life and opportunity into our historic towns,” Governor Bryan said. “In Frederiksted, as in Charlotte Amalie, Christiansted and Cruz Bay, we are working to create the conditions for more housing, more business activity, more foot traffic and more confidence from residents and investors.”
The paving of King Street, Queen Street, Strand Street, and portions of Fisher Street represents a significant milestone for Frederiksted. Once completed, these streets will bring to completion the repaving of Frederiksted Town streets advanced under the Bryan-Roach Administration following years of coordinated work to address road conditions throughout the town.
Commissioner of Public Works Derek Gabriel said the project reflects DPW’s continued focus on moving infrastructure work from planning to construction while coordinating with residents, businesses, and motorists to minimize disruption.
“We understand how important these streets are to the daily movement of Frederiksted,” Commissioner Gabriel said. “Our team is working with the contractor to move carefully and efficiently, particularly in areas where traffic, drainage, utilities and pedestrian activity must all be considered. We are asking the public to remain patient and attentive as the work gets underway.”
During construction motorists should expect temporary traffic changes, equipment movement, lane restrictions and possible delays in and around the affected streets. DPW will provide additional traffic advisories as work progresses.
The Department is urging motorists to follow posted signs, observe traffic control measures, obey flaggers and use caution when traveling through active work zones.
Governor Bryan noted that he is excited to see the final phase of the road reconstruction and repaving project to fully complete the road restoration in the historic town of Frederiksted.
For updates on roadwork and traffic advisories, residents are encouraged to follow the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works and Government House official communications channels at dpw.vi.gov and vi.gov.
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