BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Here’s the latest traffic update:
As of 7:03 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026, there are no active crashes reported on Palm Beach County roadways. Two pockets of congestion are slowing the Florida’s Turnpike in both directions in the central county, and seven lane-blocking construction zones remain in effect on major surface streets.
Congestion
- Florida’s Turnpike northbound — Traffic congestion from Exit 86 (Boynton Beach Boulevard / S.R. 804) to before Mile Marker 89. Intermediate severity. Reported at 2:15 PM.
- Florida’s Turnpike southbound — Traffic congestion from Exit 99 (Okeechobee Boulevard / S.R. 704) to Exit 97 (S.R. 80 / Southern Boulevard). Minor severity. Reported at 2:45 PM.
Construction Zones
- Jog Road northbound — beyond Lake Worth Road. Right lane blocked. Major severity. In effect since May 12.
- US-441 (SR 7) northbound — at Atlantic Avenue. Right turn lane blocked. Intermediate severity. In effect since May 1.
- US-441 (SR 7) southbound — at Atlantic Avenue. Left turn lane blocked. Intermediate severity. In effect since May 1.
- Southern Boulevard eastbound — at Pike Road. Right lane blocked. Intermediate severity. In effect since May 1.
- Southern Boulevard westbound — before the Florida’s Turnpike. Left lane blocked. Intermediate severity. In effect since May 1.
- SR 7 northbound — at Southern Boulevard. Right lane blocked. Intermediate severity. In effect since May 1.
- Okeechobee Boulevard eastbound — at Vista Parkway. Left lane blocked. Intermediate severity. In effect since May 1.
Data sourced from FL511.com.
