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Public Works outlines road and bridge progress; senators criticize pace, contractor performance at Polly Joseph Stadium
Summary
Department of Public Works reported several reopenings and ongoing projects across St. Croix and St. Thomas, but construction delays and low on-site staffing at the Poly Joseph Stadium drew sharp criticism from senators.
Department of Public Works told the Senate Budget committee on Feb. 18 that it has reopened bridges and is advancing multiple road and drainage projects across the territory, while acknowledging remaining schedule and contractor-performance risks on several larger contracts.
Commissioner Derek Gabriel and his senior staff gave progress reports for St. Croix and St. Thomas. On St. Croix, the permanent bridge on East Airport Road opened Feb. 3 and a temporary adjacent route reopened Feb. 14. Airport Road paving was about 70% complete, and Clifton Hill Connector work and utility relocations were in final phases. Subject…
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