Work will resume on a fiber installation project at Estate Barren Spot on St. Croix on Tuesday, Liberty VI announced.
The job was delayed because of equipment and design updates, but it is now back on track and expected to be completed in about four weeks. Once finished, the project will enhance fiber connectivity and improve broadband service in Estate Barren Spot. according to the press release.
“As we acquire the necessary permits, we are moving forward with our Fiber to the Home construction projects so more locations in the territory can have access to our fiber-fast internet,” said Ravindra Maywahlall, general manager of Liberty VI. “We will continue informing VI consumers about the next areas where we will schedule Fiber to the Home construction projects as additional permits are approved.”
The work, which will take place along Route 709 encompassing Estate Barren Spot, includes placing underground conduits and fiber optic cable. Construction will take place on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the press release stated.
Burying the fiber cables increases the network’s resiliency while protecting it from hazards such as natural disasters and vandalism attempts. The work also uses an open-trenching technique. Crews will also use other underground technologies to minimize the impact on the roadways, the release stated.
The job will be performed with minimal traffic impact. However, residents and drivers within the area should expect delays due to lane and partial road closures and must exercise caution when traveling on narrow roadways. Residents within the Estate Barren Spot community are encouraged to park their vehicles on their properties and not on the street to avoid obstructions or possible damage, it said.
Liberty VI will provide updates on its website, on when and where the company will be working around the territory so people can plan their daily commutes ahead of time, it said.
