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NPS Says Repairs on Virgin Islands National Park's Cruz Bay Visitor Center Set to Begin This

The National Park Service announced Monday that it will begin repairs and improvements to the Cruz Bay Visitor Center, bulkhead, pier, and a portion of Cruz Bay Creek.  Construction work will begin this month and continue through August 2023, NPS said. The Visitor Center will remain open during most of the construction, except for a few weeks in the spring of 2023. According to the release, visitors will be able to access the Visitor Center on foot from Cruz Bay or by car, utilizing the parking adjacent to the Visitor Center and abiding by the posted parking regulations. The Park’s public restrooms and pavilion will remain open to the public throughout the renovation. The pier and bulkhead will be closed during construction and dredging from January through August 2023. During the closure, boats will not be able to access the bulkhead or pier. Boaters should comply with all posted signs and remain clear of ongoing marine work. NPS said Hurricanes Maria and Irma hit St. John in 2017,...