BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Here’s the latest traffic update:
As of 4 PM Friday, May 8, 2026, Palm Beach County has three active congestion zones on Florida’s Turnpike and eight active construction lane blockages.
Congestion
- Florida’s Turnpike Northbound — Major: From Exit 86 (Boynton Beach Blvd/SR-804) to Exit 93 (Lake Worth Road/SR-802). Started 3:18 PM.
- Florida’s Turnpike Southbound — Intermediate: From before Mile Marker 94 to before Mile Marker 91. Started 2:35 PM.
- Florida’s Turnpike Southbound — Intermediate: From before Mile Marker 78 to Exit 75 (Glades Road/SR-808). Started 4:04 PM.
Construction Zones
- I-95 Northbound — Ramp to Exit 79A (SR-786/PGA Blvd East): Off-ramp right lane blocked. Minor. Started 11:53 AM.
- Okeechobee Blvd Eastbound — At Vista Parkway: Left lane blocked. Intermediate. Active since 5/1/26.
- SR 7 Northbound — At Southern Blvd: Right lane blocked. Intermediate. Active since 5/1/26.
- Southern Blvd Westbound — Before Florida Turnpike: Left lane blocked. Intermediate. Active since 5/1/26.
- Southern Blvd Eastbound — At Pike Road: Right lane blocked. Intermediate. Active since 5/1/26.
- US-441 Southbound — At Atlantic Avenue: Left turn lane blocked. Intermediate. Active since 5/1/26.
- US-441 Northbound — At Atlantic Avenue: Right turn lane blocked. Intermediate. Active since 5/1/26.
- W Atlantic Avenue Eastbound — At US-441: Left lane blocked. Intermediate. Active since 5/1/26.
Data sourced from FL511.com.
