Governor Bryan Holds Ribbon-Cutting For Veterans Drive Road Project - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Governor Bryan Holds Ribbon-Cutting For Veterans Drive Road Project - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands Governor Bryan Holds Ribbon-Cutting For Veterans Drive Road Project Search Latest Comments No comments to show. August 18 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Lt. Governor Tregenza A. Roach and Public Works Commissioner Nelson Petty Jr. had a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday morning for the completion of the initial phase of the Veterans Drive road project, which is part of a larger revitalization of the St. Thomas Waterfront and Downtown Charlotte Amalie. After some brief remarks, Governor Bryan and Lt. Governor Roach led a cavalcade of vehicles for an inaugural drive on the newly opened road. Phase 1 of the Veterans Drive Improvement Project finished by the American Bridge Company well before its completion date of July 2021 at a cost of $45 million. The scope of work included roadway widening; pavement reconstruction; seawall construction; drainage improvements; lighting; installation of a new expanded promenade and landscaping. The design for Phase 2 is scheduled to be completed in 2021, with an estimated cost of $100 million. The work for Phase 2 will include widening lanes on the waterfront from 9 to 11 feet; expanding the promenade, which will have a double alley of trees to enhance the pedestrian experience; raised speed tables for pedestrian crossings; areas for sidewalk cafes and other commercial activity; pedestrian and road lighting; a landscaped median; and improvements to the plaza area, which will include a water feature. Upon the project’s completion, the existing roadway between the Legislature and Fort Christian will be closed to become a pedestrian walkway. The Veterans Drive road project is the result of a multi-day charrette called the Town’s Blueprint that took place in 2010. In addition to Governor Bryan, Lt. Governor Roach and Commissioner Petty, others who participated in the ribbon-cutting were American Bridge Company Project Manager Justin Berglund, St. Thomas-Water Island Administrator Avery Lewis, Veterans Affairs Director Patrick Farrell, Pastor Merle Malone of Frederick Evangelical Lutheran Church, Eric Castro, of Grade All Construction, and St. Thomas-St. John Police Chief Steven Phillip. TAGS No tags CATEGORIES Uncategorized Previous Next Comments are closed © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands.