Simpson Bay Bridge (John Sainsborough Lejuez Bridge, Klappbrücke)
Bascule bridge · Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
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Simpson Bay Bridge (John Sainsborough Lejuez Bridge, Klappbrücke) is a bascule bridge (Sint Maarten (Dutch part)). When closed, the clearance is 2.4 m. Through the year: daily at 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:00, 16:00 and 17:00. Today: 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00. Reachable on VHF channel 12.
Harbour info
Bascule bridge, closed 2.4 m
VHF 12 · Tel. +1 721 545 5230
Location: 18° 02,15' N 063° 05,65' W
Opening times
Through the year: daily at 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:00, 16:00 and 17:00
| Day | Openings |
|---|---|
| Sat 24/10 | 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00 |
| Sun 25/10 | 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00 |
| Mon 26/10 | 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00 |
| Tue 27/10 | 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00 |
| Wed 28/10 | 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00 |
| Thu 29/10 | 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00 |
| Fri 30/10 | 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00 |
All times in local time (America/Lower_Princes).
Times: Port St. Maarten, Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority (SLAC): Bridge Opening Schedules; Marina Fort Louis, St. Maarten and St. Martin Bridge Opening Times, as of 2026-09-29
Notes
- Entrance to Simpson Bay Lagoon from the south. Daily outbound at 08:30, 10:30 and 16:00, inbound at 09:30, 11:30, 14:00 and 17:00; the route counts all openings and does not check the direction.
- Call the bridge on VHF 12 beforehand. Clearance closed about 2.4 m (depending on the water level), width 17 m, depth 6 m.
- Bridge and lagoon fees are due when clearing in at the police station west of the bridge; special openings only for a fee.
Harbours nearby
- Yacht Club at Isle del Sol 0.3 km E
- Portofino Marina 0.5 km NW
- Simpson Bay Marina 0.6 km SE
- Simpson Bay 0.6 km S
- Princess Yacht Club/Port de Plaisance 0.6 km NE
- NICA Marina 0.9 km E
- St. Maarten Ship Yard 1.3 km NW
- Gateway Marina 2.2 km NW
Frequently asked questions
Simpson Bay Bridge (John Sainsborough Lejuez Bridge, Klappbrücke): When does the bridge open?
Through the year: daily at 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:00, 16:00 and 17:00. Today: 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00.
Simpson Bay Bridge (John Sainsborough Lejuez Bridge, Klappbrücke): What is the clearance?
When closed, the clearance is 2.4 m.
Simpson Bay Bridge (John Sainsborough Lejuez Bridge, Klappbrücke): Which VHF channel?
Reachable on VHF channel 12.
Sources: Port St. Maarten, Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority (SLAC): Bridge Opening Schedules, Marina Fort Louis, St. Maarten and St. Martin Bridge Opening Times