Rehabilitate taxiway

This $1.72 million project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration will rehabilitate 7,000 feet of taxiway at airports in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Awarded on September 21, 2022 under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), the grant will fund 23.83% of construction costs to maintain the structural integrity of the taxiway pavement and minimize foreign object debris. The Virgin Islands Port Authority will serve as sub-awardee, using the funds to complete the taxiway rehabilitation by the September 20, 2026 completion date. The project aims to benefit airports in the Christiansted area through this investment in critical infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 7,000 feet of the existing taxiway a to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds 23.83% of the project construction. This project is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with christiansted, virgin islands.