Bryan administration marks completion of first phase of Veterans Drive project on St. Thomas

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., Lt. Gov. Tregenza A. Roach and Public Works Commissioner Nelson Petty Jr. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 18, 2020, for the completion of the initial phase of the Veterans Drive road project on St. Thomas.

After brief remarks, Bryan and Roach led a vehicle procession on the newly opened road.

Government House said Phase 1 of the Veterans Drive Improvement Project was completed by American Bridge Company before its July 2021 completion date at a cost of $45 million.

The work included roadway widening, pavement reconstruction, seawall construction, drainage improvements, lighting, and installation of an expanded promenade and landscaping.

Government House said design for Phase 2 was scheduled to be completed in 2021, with an estimated cost of $100 million. The planned work included wider waterfront lanes, an expanded promenade, pedestrian crossings, areas for sidewalk cafes and other commercial activity, lighting, a landscaped median and plaza improvements including a water feature.

Upon completion of the overall project, the existing roadway between the Legislature and Fort Christian was to be closed and converted into a pedestrian walkway.

Government House said the Veterans Drive project stemmed from a 2010 multi-day charrette known as Town's Blueprint.

Official source: https://www.vi.gov/governor-bryan-holds-ribbon-cutting-for-veterans-drive-road-project/