Thursday, December 4, 2025

Paving Begins on Queen Mary Highway as Undergrounding Project Makes Progress

St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (“WAPA” or “the Authority”) advises motorists that from Monday, December 8 through Friday, December 12, 2025, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., intermittent traffic stops will occur along Queen Mary Highway (Centerline Road) as the Queen Mary Highway Undergrounding Project enters its paving phase.

WAPA’s contractor, Marco St. Croix, will be paving sections of the Queen Mary Highway eastbound lane and associated road crossings, beginning at the intersection of Upper Love Road (Route 69) and continuing to the traffic light at Route 663 (Eddie Ortiz Drive near Central High School).

Temporary lane closures will occur as the roadway is prepared for paving. Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes to minimize delays and should observe posted speed limits and follow on-site flaggers’ instructions for safe passage through the work zone.

WAPA appreciates the community’s patience, support and cooperation as the Authority advances this critical undergrounding initiative to enhance the reliability and resilience of electrical service across the territory.

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