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Phase One Construction of $26.8 Million Cyril E. King Airport Parking Garage Starts Monday

ST. THOMAS — Construction of the Cyril E. King Airport’s new Parking and Transportation Center begins on Monday, the V.I. Port Authority has announced. During the first phase of construction, the project contractor will relocate underground pipes and sewage lines, according to VIPA. Most of the airport’s public parking area is now closed and will remain closed during the duration of this two-year project. VIPA announced last month that this project would start in March and parking at the Cyril E. King Airport will be limited during construction.  Travelers have been advised to be dropped off and picked up when traveling, the authority said. Curbside parking is not allowed at the airport when dropping off or picking up passengers.  Signs are posted at the terminal advising of the new parking restrictions.  Motorists are asked to adhere to the no parking signs as violators will be towed and booted at their own expense. VIPA Executive Director Carlton Dowe said that the authority is a...