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BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton Police issued a traffic advisory Tuesday afternoon for drivers heading north on Congress Avenue near NW 6th Avenue, where an accident shut down lanes and slowed traffic in a busy Palm Beach County corridor.
According to the Boca Raton Police Traffic Advisory, the left two northbound lanes on Congress Avenue at NW 6th Avenue are closed due to an accident. The advisory asked drivers to seek an alternate route.
The alert was sent at 1:16 p.m. EDT on June 9, 2026.
The advisory did not include details on the vehicles involved, whether anyone was injured, or how long the lane closures are expected to last. It also did not specify when the lanes will reopen.
For Boca Raton residents and commuters, Congress Avenue is a major north-south route that carries local traffic through central parts of the city and connects to other arterial roads. With two northbound lanes closed at NW 6th Avenue, drivers can expect backups approaching the intersection and delays for anyone trying to move through the area during the afternoon.
Authority for the traffic advisory sits with the Boca Raton Police Department, which issued the notice to the public. The department’s message was straightforward: the lane closures are in place because of the crash, and drivers should avoid the area if possible.
What happens next is tied to the crash response and roadway clearance. Until the lanes reopen, drivers should plan for slower travel times on northbound Congress Avenue near NW 6th Avenue and be prepared to reroute.
Residents should watch for updated traffic advisories from Boca Raton Police as conditions change and lanes are reopened.
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Update (June 9, 2026 at 2:22 PM ET): All lanes at Congress and NW 6th Ave are now open.
