Rehabilitate taxiway

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded a $5.5 million Project Grant to the Virgin Islands Port Authority under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). This funding will support the rehabilitation of 7,000 feet of taxiway pavement at airports in Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands. Specifically, the grant funds the second phase of construction to rehabilitate Taxiway A to ensure safe airfield operations. Awarded on September 14, 2022, the grant provides 76% of total project costs and complements funding from a bipartisan infrastructure law airport grant program. Completion is slated for September 13, 2026.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 7,000 feet of the existing taxiway a pavement that requires rehabilitation to ensure safe airfield operations. This grant funds the second phase which consists of construction. This grant funds 76% of the total project. This project is associated with a bipartisan infrastructure law airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with christiansted, virgin islands.