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BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton Police issued a traffic advisory Tuesday morning after railroad gate arms malfunctioned at Hidden Valley and Dixie, affecting eastbound traffic.
The advisory, sent by Boca Raton Police, said the eastbound railroad gate arms at Hidden Valley and Dixie are malfunctioning and drivers should seek an alternate route.
The alert was sent at 10:28 a.m. EDT on 07/08/2026.
The advisory did not include an estimated time for repairs or when normal traffic flow would resume.
For Boca Raton and Palm Beach County drivers, the immediate takeaway is simple: expect delays or interruptions near the crossing at Hidden Valley and Dixie and plan a different route if you need to travel through that area.
Boca Raton Police is the agency issuing the traffic advisory and directing motorists to avoid the area. The advisory did not specify which railroad operator or maintenance authority is responsible for the gate arms or what caused the malfunction.
What happens next will depend on when the malfunction is addressed and the crossing can operate normally again. Until then, drivers should follow any on-scene traffic direction and use alternate routes as advised.
Residents should watch for updated traffic advisories from Boca Raton Police and allow extra time if their commute or errands typically take them through Hidden Valley and Dixie.
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Update (July 8, 2026 at 10:40 AM ET): Please resume normal traffic at Hidden Valley and Dixie.
