TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect Serious Slowdowns This Week On Several Area Roads

TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect Serious Slowdowns This Week On Several Area Roads

BOCA RATON, FL – If you’re planning to hit the roads in Palm Beach County this week, be prepared for some serious slowdowns. Multiple Florida Department of Transportation construction projects are set to bring lane closures, ramp shutdowns, and detours to Interstate 95, major state roads, and other area thoroughfares. Read more at BocaVibe.com.

According to the FDOT, several projects are scheduled to take place this week, including:

• Interstate 95: Expect lane closures between I-75 and US-1 in Boca Raton, as well as between I-75 and Florida’s Turnpike in Boynton Beach.
• Palm Beach County State Road 7: Lane closures are planned from US-1 to Seminole Pratt-Kiln Road in Lake Worth Beach.
• Florida’s Turnpike: Expect ramp shutdowns at the I-95 exit in Wellington, as well as lane closures between I-75 and Florida’s Turnpike in Boca Raton.

The FDOT is urging drivers to check for updates on road conditions before embarking on their journeys, and to plan for extra time to reach their destinations. “We understand that these construction projects can be frustrating, but we’re working hard to get them done as quickly and safely as possible,” said a spokesperson for the FDOT.

Some of the specific areas affected by these construction projects include:

• Boca Raton: Expect delays on I-95, US-1, and State Road 7, particularly during rush hour.
• Delray Beach: Lane closures are planned on Atlantic Avenue and Federal Highway.
• Boynton Beach: Ramp shutdowns are scheduled at the I-95 exit, as well as lane closures on I-75 and Florida’s Turnpike.

Residents and visitors alike are advised to check for updates on road conditions before heading out, and to plan for extra time to reach their destinations. With these construction projects in place, it’s likely that traffic will be heavy throughout the week.

Official city info: City of Boca Raton.

Source: Original Report