§ 5. Preservation of public peace; security of public; trees
Subject to the approval of the Legislature, the Governor shall issue regulations for the maintenance of public peace on the public roads, for the security of the public on the public roads, and for the preservation of the trees growing along the roads. Such trees shall not be felled in that space six feet from […]
§ 3. Acquisition of land for highways
(a) When the construction of a new highway or the increase in width of an existing highway is authorized, the Commissioner of Public Works may accept, on behalf of the government of the Virgin Islands, deeds of gift from the owners of property affected thereby. If the interest of the public can be adequately served […]
§ 3a. Dedication of private roads to public use; repairs
(a) The Commissioner of Public Works is authorized to receive offers to dedicate private roads to public use throughout the Virgin Islands. (b) Pending the approval of the dedication by the Legislature, the Commissioner may grade and effect temporary repairs to the road or roads contained in the offer, provided (1) that a showing is […]
§ 1. Control, construction, and maintenance of public highways
(a) The duty of keeping the public highways, bridges, courses, breastwalls, handrails, and private roads dedicated to public use, in good serviceable condition is incumbent upon the government of the Virgin Islands. (b) Supervision and control of the public highways shall be exercised by the Commissioner of Public Works. Under his supervision and control, all […]
§ 2. Official maps; classification and width of highways
(a) The Commissioner of Public Works shall maintain official maps showing in detail the boundaries and rights of way of all public highways in the Virgin Islands. (b) The classification of public highways, and the width of rights of way thereof, shall be determined by the Commissioner of Public Works. (c) A list of all […]