BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Here’s the latest traffic update:
As of 4 PM Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Palm Beach County has one major active crash with all lanes closed on Southern Blvd, two minor congestion areas on Glades Road, and multiple ongoing construction zones across the county.
Active Incidents
- Southern Blvd Eastbound — Crash beyond Dixie Highway. All lanes closed. Severity: Major. Started 3:12 PM (last updated 3:48 PM).
Congestion
- Glades Road Eastbound — Traffic congestion at Florida’s Turnpike. Severity: Minor. Started 2:48 PM.
- Glades Road Westbound — Traffic congestion before Florida’s Turnpike. Severity: Minor. Started 2:48 PM.
Construction Zones
- Boynton Beach Blvd Westbound, before US-441 — Right lane blocked. Severity: Major. Started 5/5 1:20 PM.
- Atlantic Ave Westbound, beyond Florida’s Turnpike — Right lane blocked. Severity: Major. Started 5/5 1:12 PM.
- Military Trail Southbound, at PGA Blvd — Left turn lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started 5/4 9:34 AM.
- Okeechobee Blvd Eastbound, at Vista Parkway — Left lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started 5/1 9:00 AM.
- SR 7 Northbound, at Southern Blvd — Right lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started 5/1 8:58 AM.
- Southern Blvd Westbound, before Florida’s Turnpike — Left lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started 5/1 8:54 AM.
- Southern Blvd Eastbound, at Pike Road — Right lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started 5/1 8:53 AM.
- US-441 Southbound, at Atlantic Avenue — Left turn lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started 5/1 8:48 AM.
- US-441 Northbound, at Atlantic Avenue — Right turn lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started 5/1 8:47 AM.
- W Atlantic Avenue Eastbound, at US-441 — Left lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started 5/1 8:46 AM.
Data sourced from FL511.com.
