The Public Works Department is enhancing its emergency response capabilities as the Territory prepares for a very active hurricane season.

The public is advised that the Joe’s Hill Road in the vicinity of the Paul P. Wattley drive to the junction of the Ridge Road will be closed on Sunday, June 2 at 7:00 a.m. to Monday, June 3 at 6:00 p.m. to facilitate road rehabilitation works.

The Public Works Department is advising motorists who would usually park at the Mangrove Bypass Parking lot, in the vicinity of the open space behind Infinite Solutions and the House of Assembly Offices, ‘Jayla Place’, that the area is temporarily blocked today, Wednesday, May 22.

The public and motorist are advised that a portion of Blackburn Highway in the vicinity of the Fine Foods Supermarket to the East End Police Station will be temporarily interrupted on Wednesday, May 15 to Saturday, May 18 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.

Due to severe flooding and erosion, the roadway between North Sound and Valley on the island of Virgin Gorda is currently in a hazardous condition.  The public and motorists are advised to avoid this area until further notice.

The Ministry of Communications and Works is fully aware of the unexpected and severe flooding that has occurred across the Virgin Islands territory today. Heavy rainfall has led to widespread flash flooding in various parts of the islands, causing significant disruptions to traffic and infrastructure, as well as impacting homes and businesses.

The public is advised that a portion of James Walter Francis Drive in the vicinity of Port Purcell to the Sugar Works Museum on Station Avenue will be temporarily interrupted on Saturday, May 4 from 7:00 p.m. to Sunday, May 5 at 2:00 a.m.

The public is advised that Lee Road Virgin Gorda from the Rosewood Little Dix Bay’s Laundry entrance to lower side of Millionaire Road will be temporarily closed from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, March 30.

The public is notified that traffic on a portion of Administration Drive will be temporarily interrupted today from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, then 7:00 p.m. on Thursday to 5:00 a.m. on Friday, March 22.

The public is advised that a portion of Long Look Road in the vicinity of the Long Look park will be temporarily interrupted on Tuesday, March 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to facilitate the opening of a grocery store.