The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) is pleased to announce that with the recent formal opening of the Northern Divisional Headquarters in Gros Islet, officers at the Gros Islet Police Station will now resume their responsibilities for traffic management and traffic collision investigations within the Gros Islet policing district.
Effective from 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, all reports and requests for service related to traffic collisions occurring within the Gros Islet district should be directed to the Gros Islet Police Station. This transition is a part of the RSLPF’s ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency, improve service delivery, and ensure a more responsive approach to policing within the island’s communities.
Key responsibilities of the Gros Islet Police Station will include:
– Traffic management and control within the district.
– Responding to traffic-related incidents.
– Conducting investigations into traffic collisions occurring within the Gros Islet policing district.
The Department of Road Safety and Traffic Investigations, headquartered in Castries, will continue to provide strategic leadership, policy direction, and national coordination for road safety initiatives and traffic collision investigations throughout Saint Lucia.
The Executive and Management of the RSLPF express their gratitude to the public for their continued cooperation and support “as we work to strengthen our operations and enhance the quality of service provided to communities across the island.”
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Elvis Thomas, in charge of the Northern Divisional Headquarters, provided updates on recent developments in traffic management and regulations within the northern zone. He highlighted that officers had to manage several large-scale events this year, including the jazz and arts festival, National Carnival Parade and festivities, Gros Islet and Babonneau carnival, CPL T20 matches hosted at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground and other activities.
These events required efficient traffic management strategies. To bolster traffic management efforts in the northern zone, two police patrol bikers have been added to the team.
Motorists and commuters along the busy northern highway and other road networks have reported significant traffic delays, leading to prolonged travel times. The recent presence of traffic officers on bikes has been observed along the Gros Islet highway, particularly from Mongiraud to Marisule.
ACP Thomas has emphasized the importance of community collaboration, structured traffic management, and enhanced road safety enforcement to address congestion and reduce violations along Saint Lucia’s busy corridors.
Key Traffic and Regional Focus Areas:
– Corridor Management: Implementing traffic strategies to alleviate heavy congestion in high-density areas, particularly the Choc-to-Marisule corridor.
– Enforcement & Safety: Coordinating local operations with dedicated RSLPF traffic and road safety units to address speeding, un-roadworthy vehicles, and regulatory violations.
– Community Partnerships: Collaborating with groups like the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLHTA) and local transport bodies to improve transit order and public safety.
Northern Zone Traffic & Infrastructure Updates:
– Highway Upgrades: The government advanced major plans to upgrade the congested Sir Julian R. Hunte Highway between Choc Bridge and Marisule Junction to alleviate bottleneck delays along the busy northern route.
– Enforcement Shift: The wider Royal Saint Lucia Police Force scaled up operations through its dedicated Department of Road Safety and Traffic Investigations, targeting rising infractions and reckless driving with thousands of active citations island-wide.
– Public Compliance: Police continue issuing strict reminders regarding adherence to road control devices, authorized signage, and zero-tolerance policies on tampering with traffic infrastructure in high-traffic commercial zones.
A RSLPF spokesperson remarked, “We appreciate your support as we strive to enhance safety and efficiency in our traffic management efforts.”