PHILIPSBURG:--- As Sint Maarten enters the peak of the high season, the Police Force of Sint Maarten (KPSM) is informing the public, business community, and visitors of preliminary measures that will soon take effect through a forthcoming Ministerial Decree from the Minister of Justice, in collaboration with the Ministry of VROMI.
These measures are aimed at improving safety, traffic flow, and the overall visitor experience during one of the busiest periods of the year.
• Certain alleyways leading toward Front Street and Back Street will be temporarily closed off to improve pedestrian safety and reduce congestion.
• In the upcoming days, parts of Back Street and several alleyways connecting Back Street to Front Street will be temporarily closed due to a scheduled street fair. Residents of Back Street are urged to consider this when accessing their homes and when planning parking arrangements, as access may be limited at times.
• No loitering will be permitted in the areas surrounding the A.C. Wathey Cruise Port entrance, Captain Hodge’s Wharf, and Water Plant Square—locations where large numbers of visitors arrive and depart.
• Additional traffic adjustments will be implemented in and around Philipsburg to ensure smoother flow.
• KPSM will also be implementing heightened safety and security measures in the Simpson Bay and Maho areas, two of the island’s busiest nightlife and tourism zones during the high season. These efforts include enhanced visibility of officers and proactive traffic safety. Controls on unsafe driving and traffic congestion. The public, nightlife establishments, and road users are encouraged to cooperate with officers as these safety measures are carried out.
KPSM reminds the public that parking enforcement remains active. Vehicles parked in no-parking zones, particularly along Front Street, Back Street, and surrounding alleyways, remain subject to towing. Drivers, pedestrians, and all those working within the taxi and tour industry are urged to take these updates into account when planning their routes.
More detailed information on the Ministerial Decree and the exact traffic and movement changes will be released this week.
KPSM thanks the community for its cooperation as we work together to maintain a safe environment for both residents and the thousands of visitors who will arrive during this high season.
KPSM Press Release.