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Palm Beach County Traffic Update — May 5, 2026 | 5 PM

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Here’s the latest traffic update:

As of 5 PM Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Palm Beach County has two active crashes — including a major incident on I-95 — plus congestion on Florida’s Turnpike and multiple active construction zones.

Active Incidents

  • I-95 Northbound (MAJOR) — Crash at Exit 68 (US-98/Southern Blvd). 5 left lanes blocked. Road Ranger on scene. Move over or slow down. Started 5:08 PM; last updated 5:56 PM.
  • SR-809 Northbound (Intermediate) — Multi-vehicle crash at Dyer Blvd. 2 left lanes closed. Started 5:26 PM.

Congestion

  • Florida’s Turnpike Northbound — Congestion from Exit 86 (Boynton Beach Blvd/SR-804) to before Mile Marker 89. Started 5:14 PM.

Construction Zones

  • Boynton Beach Blvd Westbound (Major) — Before US-441. Right lane blocked.
  • Military Trail Southbound — At PGA Blvd. Left turn lane blocked.
  • Okeechobee Blvd Eastbound — At Vista Parkway. Left lane blocked.
  • SR 7 Northbound — At Southern Blvd. Right lane blocked.
  • Southern Blvd Westbound — Before Florida Turnpike. Left lane blocked.
  • Southern Blvd Eastbound — At Pike Road. Right lane blocked.
  • US-441 Southbound — At Atlantic Avenue. Left turn lane blocked.
  • US-441 Northbound — At Atlantic Avenue. Right turn lane blocked.
  • W Atlantic Avenue Eastbound — At US-441. Left lane blocked.

Data sourced from FL511.com.