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Palm Beach County Traffic Update — May 12, 2026 | 5:03 PM

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

As of 5:03 PM Tuesday, May 12, 2026, FL511 is reporting 17 active traffic events in Palm Beach County: two minor incidents involving malfunctioning traffic signals on Boynton Beach Boulevard, four congestion advisories on Florida’s Turnpike, and 11 construction zones with lane closures.

Active Incidents

  • Boynton Beach Blvd Westbound — Traffic lights working incorrectly from before Hagen Ranch Road to Florida’s Turnpike. Severity: Minor. Started 3:27 PM.
  • Boynton Beach Blvd Eastbound — Traffic lights working incorrectly at Florida’s Turnpike. Severity: Minor. Started 3:30 PM.

Congestion

  • Florida’s Turnpike Northbound — Congestion from Exit 86 (Boynton Beach Boulevard / S.R. 804) to before Mile Marker 89. Severity: Intermediate. Started 3:12 PM.
  • Florida’s Turnpike Southbound — Congestion from Exit 99 (Okeechobee Boulevard / S.R. 704) to Exit 97 (S.R. 80 / Southern Boulevard). Severity: Intermediate. Started 4:06 PM.
  • Florida’s Turnpike Southbound — Congestion from before Mile Marker 78 to Exit 75 (Glades Road / S.R. 808). Severity: Intermediate. Started 4:37 PM.
  • Florida’s Turnpike Southbound — Congestion from before Exit 107 (S.R. 710 / Bee Line Highway) to before Mile Marker 106. Severity: Intermediate. Started 4:43 PM.

Construction Zones

  • W Atlantic Avenue Eastbound at US-441 — Left lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started May 1.
  • US-441 Northbound at Atlantic Avenue — Right turn lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started May 1.
  • US-441 Southbound at Atlantic Avenue — Left turn lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started May 1.
  • Southern Blvd Eastbound at Pike Road — Right lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started May 1.
  • Southern Blvd Westbound before Florida’s Turnpike — Left lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started May 1.
  • SR 7 Northbound at Southern Blvd — Right lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started May 1.
  • Okeechobee Blvd Eastbound at Vista Parkway — Left lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started May 1.
  • Lake Worth Road Westbound at Jog Rd — Left turn lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started 8:45 AM today.
  • Jog Road Southbound at Lake Worth Rd — Left turn lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started 8:50 AM today.
  • Jog Road Northbound beyond Lake Worth Rd — Right lane blocked. Severity: Major. Started 8:52 AM today.
  • Lake Worth Road Westbound at Jog Rd — Right lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started 9:05 AM today.

Data sourced from FL511.com.