2026年6月16日、英領ヴァージン諸島のジョスト・ヴァン・ダイク島で、住民160人超の請願を受け、島の主要道路グレート・ハーバー・ロードが東行きの一方通行になった。June 16, 2026 — On Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands, Great Harbour Road became a one-way street heading east after a petition signed by more than 160 residents.

Jost Van Dyke, an island in the British Virgin Islands with a population of roughly 300, has changed the traffic pattern on its main road. Great Harbour Road is now one-way heading east, running from Rudy's Marketplace to Foxy's Tamarind Bar.

The change was approved by the Ministry of Communications and Works after more than 160 residents signed and submitted a letter requesting it. The decision followed a meeting attended by Minister for Communications and Works Kye M. Rymer, Permanent Secretary Elvia Smith-Maduro, Second District Representative Melvin M. Turnbull, Chief of Infrastructure Duane A. Fraites, and representatives of the Public Works Department and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force.

Residents and business owners along the stretch had raised safety concerns and operational difficulties. Minister Rymer said the ministry would act on the residents' request in a safe and transparent manner, aiming to address, if not fully resolve, the problems raised.

Directional signage has been installed and the one-way arrangement is already in effect, with motorists asked to comply. The ministry expects the change to improve traffic flow and safety and to make access easier for emergency and service vehicles. Other road works raised at the meeting will be reviewed for future scheduling.