Police to Implement Traffic Management Plan for Carnival Festival Events. Road Closures & Alternative Routes

SINT MAARTEN (GREAT BAY) - The Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is gearing up to ensure the safety and smooth flow of traffic during the upcoming festival events in Philipsburg. With the main activities of the carnival festivities fast approaching, it is imperative to establish measures that prioritize the well-being and convenience of all attendees.

Road Closure Details:

A section of W.J.A Nisbeth Road will be temporarily closed off, stretching from the Salt Pickers roundabout to the intersection with Tamarinde Steeg. Additionally, all alleyways leading to and from Cannegieter Street towards Nisbeth Road will be closed within this designated area. These closures are enacted in anticipation of heightened pedestrian and vehicular activity associated with the festival events.

Duration of Road Closure:

The road closure will commence at 6:00 PM on April 27th, 2024, and will remain in effect until 4:00 AM on April 28th, 2024.

Alternative Routes:

To facilitate the movement of patrons, alternative routes have been designated. Individuals traveling to or from Suoaliga Road (Festival Village) are advised to utilize D.A Peterson Street, situated adjacent to the police station Road. Please note that access to Nisbeth Road from the Salt Pickers roundabout will be restricted during this period.

Additionally, drivers can utilize Cannegieter Road via D.A Peterson Street, the Salt Pickers roundabout, and Suoaliga Road to access the Festival Village on the evening of the event.

Cannegieter Street and Back Street will remain open for use as alternative thoroughfares for accessing and exiting Philipsburg throughout the duration of the festival events.

Boot Holder Notice:

KPSM extends a courteous reminder to all boot holders situated adjacent to Nisbeth Road to ensure that all their merchandise needed to and from their booths is brought or carried out before 6:00 PM on the day of the event. Following the closure of the road, vehicular access to the closed-off area will be prohibited.

Cooperation Requested:

The Police Force of Sint Maarten requests the cooperation of all residents and visitors to adhere to traffic directives and respect designated road closures.