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BOCA RATON, FL — Eastbound lanes on NE 20th Street at NE 3rd Way are closed because of an accident, Boca Raton Police said in a traffic advisory issued at 7:33 a.m. Wednesday.
The advisory, sent as a non-emergency traffic alert, said the eastbound lanes are shut down at the intersection and drivers should seek an alternate route.
The closure affects a city street in Boca Raton that carries local traffic through a residential and business area, and it can back up quickly when lanes are blocked. Drivers heading east on NE 20th Street should plan to detour before reaching NE 3rd Way and allow extra time.
Boca Raton Police is the agency issuing the advisory and directing drivers to avoid the area. The department did not provide details in the alert about injuries, vehicles involved, or how long the closure is expected to last.
For residents in Boca Raton and nearby parts of Palm Beach County, the immediate takeaway is simple: eastbound travel through NE 20th Street at NE 3rd Way is not available, and traffic will be forced onto surrounding streets until the scene is cleared.
What happens next depends on the accident scene and when the roadway can be reopened. Drivers should watch for updated advisories from Boca Raton Police and follow any on-scene direction if approaching the area.
Residents and commuters should avoid the intersection if possible, use an alternate route, and expect congestion on nearby streets while the eastbound lanes remain closed.
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Update (July 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET): All lanes of NE 20th St/NE 3rd Way are now open.
