CHRISTIANSTED SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT AND MANHOLE REHABILIATION PROJECT MANHOLE INSPECTION

(St. Croix, USVI) – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community that on Monday, April 13, 2026, the manholes in the town of Christiansted will be inspected. While the manhole inspections are being performed, vehicular traffic will not be allowed in the streets of Christiansted. Traffic detours will occur as follows:

Manhole Inspection in King Street and West Street

Entering Christiansted via Northside Road (Richmond Post Office)/Contentment Road:

Northside Road (Richmond Post Office)/Contentment Road going to Basin Triangle Intersection and going east towards Jiffy Mart/Anglican Church:

1. Take the left-hand turn on West Street (Street before the Anglican Church) and continue north to Watergut Street (Valmy Thomas Sport Shop/West Street/Watergut intersection)
2. Turn right on Watergut Street, going towards the Seaborne terminal or King Cross Street (going south towards the Government Parking Lot)

Manhole Inspection in King Street {Entire Street Will be Closed at Market Street (Time Square) to Hospital Street}:

Into Christiansted and going to Gallows Bay commercial areas (Port Terminal/Post Office/Hardware Store/Marshall & Sterling) via King Street/Market Street (Time Square) Intersection:

1. Take the right-hand turn on Market Street and continue south to East Street
2. Turn left on East Street and continue east to Hospital Street
3. Turn right on Hospital Street and continue to the Gallows Bay commercial area

Into Christiansted and going to the Government Parking Lot (King Cross Street/Watergut Street) via Northside Road (Richmond Post Office)/Contentment Road, going to Basin Triangle Intersection and going east towards Jiffy Mart/Anglican Church:

1. Take the left-hand turn on West Street (Street before the Anglican Church) and continue north to Watergut Street (Valmy Thomas Sport Shop/West Street/Watergut intersection)
2. Turn right on Watergut Street, going towards the Seaborne terminal or King Cross Street (going south towards the Government Parking Lot)

Out of Christiansted via Company Street and Queen Street. There will be no vehicular traffic at the following intersections:

1. King Street/Queen Cross Street
2. King Street/King Cross Street
3. King Street/Prince Street

Motorists are advised to reduce their speed in areas with road barricades and flagmen present. The VIWMA staff apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciates the community's patience and cooperation.

For more information, please contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with us on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for updates

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04-10-2026

VIWMA ANNOUNCES FINAL PAVEMENT RESTORATION FOR SAVAN GUT SEWER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

(St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands) – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the public that the Savan neighborhood is scheduled to undergo pavement restoration as part of the final phase of the Savan Gut Sewer Line Replacement Project. Paving will be conducted by the Authority’s contractor, SD&C, Inc., during the week of April 13, 2026.

To ensure the successful completion of this work, all parked and abandoned vehicles must be removed from the roadway prior to the start of paving activities, effective immediately. Vehicles left in place will prevent crews from restoring the roadway surface. Paving will take place on Vester Gade between Irvin Brownie Brown Street and Percy DeJongh Drive.

VIWMA is working in coordination with the St. Thomas Administrator’s Office to tag and remove abandoned or non‑compliant vehicles from the area.

The Authority appreciates the community’s cooperation as we complete this important infrastructure improvement for the residents of Savan and the wider St. Thomas community.

For more information, please contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with us on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for updates.

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04-07-2026

VIWMA ADVISES OF ANNA'S RETREAT MANHOLE REPAIR

(St. Thomas, USVI) — The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the public of a congested manhole near 394-268 Anna’s Retreat. The wastewater team has assessed the issue and will implement the most effective repair solution.

Motorists and pedestrians are urged to exercise caution in the area, as runoff may contain contaminants or pollutants harmful to human health. Residents are advised to avoid contact with areas affected by runoff, including gutters, puddles, manholes, drainage basins, and any locations that appear discolored or emit foul odors.

VIWMA acknowledges the inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as crews work diligently to resolve this matter as quickly as possible.

For more information, please contact the Division of Education and Communications Management at 340-474-2811 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Stay connected with VIWMA on Facebook, X, and LinkedIn for updates.

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04-08-2026

VIWMA SCHEDULED TO PERFORM PUMP INSTALLATION AT CANCRYN BRIDGE

(St. Thomas, USVI) – The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority (VIWMA) advises the community that a pump failure has occurred due to continued power outages at the Cancryn Bridge, located at the Kronprindsens Gade intersection. To address this issue and maintain proper sewage flow, the Authority will be replacing the affected pump.

The impacted areas include locations between Veterans Drive and Kronprindsens Gade, near the cemetery.

The pump replacement is scheduled for today, Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. During this time, motorists are advised that the right eastbound lane will be closed. The Authority urges the public to proceed with caution, reduce speed, and follow all directions provided by road crews and traffic personnel on-site.

VIWMA thanks the community for its patience and cooperation as we work to resolve this matter.

For updates or further assistance, please contact the Division of Wastewater at (340) 715-9151 or Communications Management at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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03-29-2026