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President Hollande arrives today

Posted By: jmbcomms

President Hollande arrives today - 05/07/2015 08:31 PM

P O L I C E R E P O R T
In connection with the transit stop of French President Françoise Hollande which is scheduled for Friday May 8th the Police Department is making the following announcement.
• From 08:25 p.m. traffic from Philipsburg would not be able to reach Cole bay via A.J.C. Brouwers rd and the Arlette Peterson rd. All drivers are urged to reach their destination before road closures. After 09:10 p.m. roads will reopen.
• From 08:25 traffic from Low Lands/Mullet bay/Beacon Hill can reach up to Maho round a bout. All road usere are urged to reach their destination before road closures. After 09:10 p.m. roads will reopen.
• From 08:25 p.m. to 08:40 p.m. traffic leaving the PJIA can only go in the direction of Low Lands. Road is closed from 08:40 p.m.
• From 08:25 p.m. traffic on the Union rd approaching Kruythoff round a bout can only go up the A.J.C. Brouwers road towards Cul-de-Sac and Belair areas. No traffic will be allowed towards the airport.
• From 08:25 p.m. traffic on the Welfare rd approaching Kruythoff round a bout can only go up the A.J.C. Brouwers rd. No traffic will be allowed towards the airport.
• From 08:25 p.m. traffic coming from the French side (Belle View) approaching east side round a bout can only go via Causeway to Maho.
• From 08:35 p.m. the following roads will be closed: The exit of Port de Plaisance-Narrow dr-Well rd-Orange grove rd-Cashew tree dr/Windsor rd-Cay bay rd-Simpson bay rd-Sister Modesta rd-Sister Regina rd-Sister Patiencia rd
• From 08:25 p.m. traffic on the Airport blvd approaching West side round a bout can only go to Simpson Bay.
After the departure of the president all roads will be reopened. All drivers are urged to take good note of these traffic measures to avoid any unnecessary delays or inconvenience
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Dutch Side Traffic Changes Tonight - 05/07/2015 08:55 PM

Sorry, road closures TONIGHT or TOMORROW night??
Posted By: SXMScubaman

Re: Dutch Side Traffic Changes Tonight - 05/07/2015 10:04 PM

Looks like tomorrow night. OP stated in report Friday May 8th even though post heading said tonight.
Posted By: Barbara

Re: Dutch Side Traffic Changes Tonight - 05/07/2015 10:07 PM

yes, it is Friday night
Posted By: gd1147

Re: Dutch Side Traffic Changes Tonight - 05/07/2015 11:38 PM

Any word yet on Saturday issues as I believe he is supposed to depart that day, and I will be arriving. I am hoping they take into account my celebrity and give me the same treatment smile
Posted By: SXMScubaman

Re: Dutch Side Traffic Changes Tonight - 05/08/2015 12:02 AM

Same here.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: President Hollande arrives today - 05/08/2015 01:41 PM

Lots of security in place for the President's arrival The President's plane is due to land at 3:30 today, for those in the area. But he is scheduled to depart straight for St. Barts. Then he will fly back to Grand Case airport, for those in the Grand Case area.
Posted By: wilsonck

Re: Dutch Side Traffic Changes Tonight - 05/08/2015 02:58 PM

He is leaving Friday night. He is only in St. Martin for 4 hours after he returns from St. Barths.
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Dutch Side Traffic Changes Tonight - 05/08/2015 02:59 PM

Right. I changed the title of this thread to say he is arriving today, but also leaving today. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: gd1147

Re: Dutch Side Traffic Changes Tonight - 05/08/2015 03:23 PM

That is great news smile
Posted By: mojo20west

Re: Dutch Side Traffic Changes Tonight - 05/08/2015 04:53 PM

Glad to hear he is leaving today since we are arriving tomorrow. Good news indeed! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: jmbcomms

Re: Dutch Side Traffic Changes Tonight - 05/08/2015 05:10 PM

I just posted what the police sent without editing it. Looks like tonight (Friday) though. The Dutch Side police aren't used to releases posting within 5 minutes of receipt!
Posted By: wilsonck

Re: Dutch Side Traffic Changes Tonight - 05/08/2015 10:57 PM

He arrived an hour late so road closures might be pushed back as well.
Posted By: wilsonck

Re: Dutch Side Traffic Changes Tonight - 05/09/2015 12:10 AM

Here is a link to the video I uploaded at youtube of the landing at SXM. https://youtu.be/WNF7BgS7v4I
Posted By: Carol_Hill

Re: Dutch Side Traffic Changes Tonight - 05/09/2015 01:42 AM

Beautiful plane, nice video! Thanks! With the very complicated itinerary that he had today, no telling how things will work out tonight!
Posted By: SXMWendell

Re: Dutch Side Traffic Changes Tonight - 05/09/2015 02:07 AM

I thought he was taller.

SXM??? Wendell
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