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Palm Beach County Traffic Update — May 18, 2026 | 6:04 AM

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

As of 6:04 AM on Monday, May 18, 2026, Palm Beach County has no active crashes reported on FL511, but a Royal Palm Way bridge opening is currently blocking traffic and ten construction zones remain in effect across the county.

Active Incidents

  • Royal Palm Way — Eastbound & Westbound: Bridge up at Royal Palm Way. All lanes blocked in both directions. Reported 6:01 AM today. Severity: Minor.

Congestion

No significant congestion is being reported by FL511 in Palm Beach County at this time.

Construction Zones

  • US-1 Northbound, beyond Lantana Road — right lane blocked. Severity: Major. Started May 14 at 11:29 AM.
  • Jog Road Northbound, beyond Lake Worth Road — right lane blocked. Severity: Major. Started May 12 at 8:52 AM.
  • US-441 Northbound, at Atlantic Avenue — right turn lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started May 1 at 8:47 AM.
  • US-441 Southbound, at Atlantic Avenue — left turn lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started May 1 at 8:48 AM.
  • Southern Boulevard Eastbound, at Pike Road — right lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started May 1 at 8:53 AM.
  • Southern Boulevard Westbound, before the Florida Turnpike — left lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started May 1 at 8:54 AM.
  • SR 7 Northbound, at Southern Boulevard — right lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started May 1 at 8:58 AM.
  • Okeechobee Boulevard Eastbound, at Vista Parkway — left lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started May 1 at 9:00 AM.
  • PGA Boulevard Eastbound, at Military Trail — right lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started May 14 at 11:22 AM.
  • Military Trail Southbound, at PGA Boulevard — left turn lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started May 14 at 11:23 AM.

Data sourced from FL511.com.