PHILIPSBURG:--- 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, 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 remain in effect until 4:00 AM on April 28th, 2024.
Alternative Routes:
Alternative routes have been designated to facilitate patrons' movement. 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, on the evening of the event, drivers can access the Festival Village via Cannegieter Road via D.A. Peterson Street, the Salt Pickers roundabout, and Suoaliga Road.
Cannegieter Street and Back Street will remain open as alternative thoroughfares for accessing and exiting Philipsburg throughout the festival.
Boot Holder Notice:
KPSM extends a courteous reminder to all boot holders 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 event day. 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.
KPSM Press Release.
