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BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton Police issued a traffic advisory Thursday for heavy flooding near Spanish River Boulevard and Northwest 2nd Avenue, telling drivers to avoid the area and use an alternate route.
The advisory was sent as a non-emergency alert at 11:36 a.m. EDT on 07/03/2026. Police did not provide additional details in the alert about the cause of the flooding, how long conditions were expected to last, or whether any roads were closed.
For Boca Raton residents and anyone traveling through Palm Beach County, the immediate impact is on traffic flow around Spanish River Boulevard and Northwest 2nd Avenue. Drivers should plan for delays, detours, and slower travel in the surrounding area and should not assume the intersection will be passable.
Boca Raton Police is the agency issuing the advisory and directing motorists to seek alternate routes. The alert is focused on traffic conditions and safety for drivers in that specific area.
What happens next will depend on how quickly water levels recede and whether conditions change. Residents and commuters should watch for updated advisories from Boca Raton Police and be prepared to reroute if they normally use Spanish River Boulevard or nearby streets.
What residents should know right now is simple: avoid Spanish River Boulevard at Northwest 2nd Avenue due to heavy flooding, and take another way until police indicate the area is clear.
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Update (July 3, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET): Resume normal traffic on Spanish River Blvd / NW 2nd Ave.
