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TRUCK FIRE: Expect Major Traffic Problems Entering I-95

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Hypoluxo truck fire
Hypoluxo truck fire
The scene near the entrance to I-95 at Hypoluxo Road mid-day Wednesday. (FDOT).

UPDATE: 3:31 p.m. — The scene is clear. Enjoy normal afternoon traffic.

UPDATE: The problems continue as of 2:30 p.m. We see a large tow truck on FDOT cameras, and it is not yet near the truck that was on fire. Expect delays to persist for a bit longer.

UPDATE: As of 1:50 p.m., Palm Beach County Fire Rescue reports that FHP is now taking over the scene. No one was injured. However, delays continue. FDOT reports that the on-ramp remains closed with significant delays in the area.

LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A fire on a flat-bed trailer is leading to major traffic problems on I-95 and an entrance to I-95 in Lake Worth Beach. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue is urging motorists to avoid the area of I-95 and Hypoluxo Road until further notice.

According to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, there are no injuries, but the fire — and resulting damage — will lead to issues for what could be the next few hours. The entrance to northbound I-95 at Hypoluxo is closed as of 12:50 p.m. Traffic in the area on I-95 is extremely slow. It appears only a few lanes are getting by.

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Check back for updates throughout the afternoon. For now, your best bet is to exit I-95 before Hypoluxo, take Congress northbound to Lantana, then try to re-enter I-95 at Lantana Road.