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UPDATE: Belle Vue Road to remain temporarily closed until 1PM

-repair works ongoing following downed utility pole
Members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force and the BVI Electricity Corporation are currently on site where a downed utility pole has caused the temporary closure of the Belle Vue Road. Photo: RVIPF
A downed utility pole has caused the temporary closure of the Belle Vue Road tonight, February 6, 2026. Photo: RVIPF
A downed utility pole has caused the temporary closure of the Belle Vue Road tonight, February 6, 2026. Photo: RVIPF
An ambulance can be seen on the Belle Vue Road following its temporary closure caused by a downed utility pole. Photo: Team of Reporters
An ambulance can be seen on the Belle Vue Road following its temporary closure caused by a downed utility pole. Photo: Team of Reporters
BELLE VUE, Tortola, VI- The Belle Vue Road will remain closed until 1:00 PM today, Saturday, February 7, 2026, to facilitate repair works.

The work is being undertaken by the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) following an incident last evening, Friday, February 6, 2026, which involved a fallen utility pole. 

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), in a public advisory, said motorists should continue to use alternate routes during this period. 

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank the public for their understanding and patience,” the advisory said. 

See previous article published Friday, February 6, 2026

Downed utility pole causes temporary closure of Belle Vue Road 

-RVIPF & BVIEC currently on the scene

BELLE VUE, Tortola, VI- A downed utility pole has caused the temporary closure of the Belle Vue Road. 

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), in a public advisory this evening, Friday, February 6, 2026, said the downed pole is obstructing the roadway. 

It added that police officers and personnel from the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) are currently on site managing the situation and working to clear the obstruction safely. 

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes until further notice.

The RVIPF thanked the public for their cooperation and patience.

6 Responses to “UPDATE: Belle Vue Road to remain temporarily closed until 1PM”

  • hmm (06/02/2026, 20:50) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Always some clown. Hope BVI electricity work their magic and restore power . ????
  • Agreeable One (06/02/2026, 21:09) Like (4) Dislike (6) Reply
    Has electricity communicated to the public on the nature of the incident, what is being done, and more importantly an estimated time when we can expect power back. That would be really appreciated.
  • Agreeable One (06/02/2026, 21:22) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    Power is back! Well done BVIEC! Kudos to you on that quick restoration. ????????
  • bitlife (07/02/2026, 00:45) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great job to the RVIPF and BVIEC for their prompt response in managing the situation on Belle Vue Road.
  • WOW (07/02/2026, 07:35) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    BVIEC for the win! That was fast ! Well done to both RVIPD and BVIEC. I must say BVIEC has improved a lot! The linemen are prompt and effective… they do a dam* good job!
  • best and worst (07/02/2026, 09:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I really hope the Water and Sewage merger with Electricity Corporation does not affect BVIEC's efficiency. They are putting the best and worst together I'm really skeptical about this union.


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