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Palm Beach County Traffic Update — May 21, 2026 | 7:04 PM

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

As of 7:04 PM on Thursday, May 21, 2026, Palm Beach County has 10 active traffic events tracked by FL511 — including a bridge opening on Royal Palm Way, congestion on Florida’s Turnpike, and seven ongoing construction zones.

Active Incidents

  • Royal Palm Way Eastbound at Royal Palm Way — Bridge up, lanes closed. Severity: Minor. Started 7:01 PM.
  • Royal Palm Way Westbound at Royal Palm Way — Bridge up, lanes closed. Severity: Minor. Started 7:01 PM.

Congestion

  • Florida’s Turnpike Northbound — Traffic congestion from Exit 86 (Boynton Beach Boulevard / S.R. 804) to before Mile Marker 89. Severity: Intermediate. Started 2:58 PM.

Construction Zones

  • Jog Road Northbound, beyond Lake Worth Road — Right lane blocked. Severity: Major. Started May 12.
  • 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 Boulevard Eastbound at Pike Road — Right lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started May 1.
  • Southern Boulevard Westbound, before Florida’s Turnpike — Left lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started May 1.
  • SR 7 Northbound at Southern Boulevard — Right lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started May 1.
  • Okeechobee Boulevard Eastbound at Vista Parkway — Left lane blocked. Severity: Intermediate. Started May 1.

Data sourced from FL511.com.