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Palm Beach County Traffic Update — May 20, 2026 | 5:59 PM

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

As of 5:59 PM on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Palm Beach County is dealing with two active crashes — including a multi-vehicle wreck on Florida’s Turnpike and a crash on I-95 — along with several pockets of congestion on the Turnpike, I-95, and Southern Boulevard, plus ongoing lane closures from planned construction across the county.

Active Incidents

  • Florida’s Turnpike Northbound — Multi-vehicle crash from before Exit 109 (PGA Boulevard/SR 786) to Exit 107 (SR 710/Bee Line Highway). Right shoulder blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started 3:44 PM; last updated 5:01 PM.
  • I-95 Northbound — Crash before Exit 87A (SR-706/Indiantown Rd E). Two left lanes blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started 5:31 PM; last updated 5:38 PM.

Congestion

  • Florida’s Turnpike Northbound — From Exit 86 (Boynton Beach Boulevard/SR 804) to before Mile Marker 89. Severity: Intermediate. Reported 4:03 PM.
  • Florida’s Turnpike Southbound — From before Mile Marker 78 to Exit 75 (Glades Road/SR 808). Severity: Intermediate. Reported 5:38 PM.
  • I-95 Northbound — From Exit 83 (Donald Ross Rd) to Exit 87A (SR-706/Indiantown Rd E). Severity: Minor. Reported 5:43 PM.
  • I-95 Southbound — From Exit 76 (SR-708/Blue Heron Blvd) to Exit 68 (US-98/Southern Blvd). Severity: Minor. Reported 5:42 PM.
  • I-95 Southbound — From Exit 48 (SR-794/Yamato Rd) to Exit 44 (CR-798/Palmetto Park Rd). Severity: Minor. Reported 5:30 PM.
  • Southern Blvd Westbound — From before Jog Road to beyond Florida Turnpike. Severity: Minor. Reported 5:32 PM.

Construction Zones

  • Jog Road Northbound — Beyond Lake Worth Rd. Right lane blocked. Severity: Major. Started 5/12.
  • US-441 Northbound — At Atlantic Avenue. Right turn lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started 5/1.
  • US-441 Southbound — At Atlantic Avenue. Left turn lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started 5/1.
  • Southern Blvd Eastbound — At Pike Road. Right lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started 5/1.
  • Southern Blvd Westbound — Before Florida Turnpike. Left lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started 5/1.
  • SR 7 Northbound — At Southern Blvd. Right lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started 5/1.
  • Okeechobee Blvd Eastbound — At Vista Parkway. Left lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started 5/1.

Data sourced from FL511.com.