TURNPIKE BACKUP: Overturned Truck On Turnpike Slows Traffic Into Boca Raton

BY: TRAFFIC CENTER | BocaNewsNow.com

UPDATE at 7:33 a.m. — FHP remains on the scene but the situation is clearing.

BROWARD COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — An overturned truck on the Florida Turnpike in the area of Atlantic Avenue is slowing traffic with backups reaching to near Boca Raton.

Injuries are unclear but as of 6:30 a.m., debris was on the roadway as emergency workers are working to right the vehicle. The Florida Turnpike is NOT closed, but delays are increasing. At least two southbound lanes are affected. Traffic is moving through in the remaining lanes — but very slowly.

Guidance: Take U.S. 441 south past Atlantic, then rejoin the Florida Turnpike south of the scene.

It was not immediately clear how long the delays will last. Listen to NewsRadio 610 WIOD for live traffic updates on the tens, also streaming live in the iHeart Radio App.