FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                         
 
  
  
GOVERNOR MAPP SIGNS CONTRACTS FOR PROJECTS  ON 
ST. THOMAS, ST. JOHN AND ST. CROIX  
  
(St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, September 2, 2015) Governor Kenneth E. Mapp signed 
several contracts today for the Department of Public Works, which will vastly 
improve road conditions for Virgin Islanders on St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John.  
  
On the Island of St. Croix the Governor has signed a contract with V.I. Paving.   
This contract is for the necessary road work on Emancipation Drive from Hannah’s 
Rest Signal Light to Claude O. Markoe Elementary School.  V.I. Paving is 
expected to commence work on this project immediately.  
  
On the Island of St. John emergency roadway repairs will take place on Route 10, 
Centerline Road.  The damage to this road was a result of Tropical Storm Otto and 
has affected travel on the Island of St. John since the damage occurred. Island 
Roads will commence work on this project immediately.  
  
On the Island of St. Thomas, Governor Mapp signed a contract with Island Roads 
for the finalization of the Rothschild Francis “Market Square” Rehabilitation 
Project.  The Community has been waiting for the completion of this project and 
work is scheduled to begin immediately.  
  
“These projects continue to serve as an example of my administration’s 
commitment to the people of the Virgin Islands, to rebuild our roads and improve 
our infrastructure” stated the Governor upon signing of the contracts.  
  
  
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