BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Here’s the latest traffic update:
As of Thursday afternoon, May 21, 2026 at 4:03 PM, Palm Beach County is contending with one active roadway incident, two pockets of congestion on Florida’s Turnpike, and a slate of ongoing lane closures tied to long-running construction projects.
Active Incidents
Southern Boulevard westbound at State Road 7/US-441 — a disabled vehicle is blocking the off-ramp’s right lane. Severity is rated intermediate. The incident was first reported at 2:30 PM.
Congestion
Florida’s Turnpike northbound — traffic congestion from Exit 86 (Boynton Beach Boulevard/S.R. 804) to before Mile Marker 89. Severity is intermediate. Reported at 2:58 PM.
Florida’s Turnpike southbound — traffic congestion from Exit 99 (Okeechobee Boulevard/S.R. 704) to Exit 97 (S.R. 80/Southern Boulevard). Severity is intermediate. Reported at 3:22 PM.
Construction Zones
- US-441 northbound at Atlantic Avenue — right turn lane blocked. Intermediate severity. Started May 1.
- US-441 southbound at Atlantic Avenue — left turn lane blocked. Intermediate severity. Started May 1.
- Southern Boulevard eastbound at Pike Road — right lane blocked. Intermediate severity. Started May 1.
- Southern Boulevard westbound before Florida’s Turnpike — left lane blocked. Intermediate severity. Started May 1.
- State Road 7 northbound at Southern Boulevard — right lane blocked. Intermediate severity. Started May 1.
- Okeechobee Boulevard eastbound at Vista Parkway — left lane blocked. Intermediate severity. Started May 1.
- Jog Road northbound beyond Lake Worth Road — right lane blocked. Major severity. Started May 12.
Data sourced from FL511.com.
