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BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — The northbound lanes at 600 N Federal were closed Monday evening because of an accident, Boca Raton Police said in a traffic advisory.
The advisory was sent at 6:31 p.m. Monday, April 13. Police did not release details about the crash, including how many vehicles were involved or whether anyone was injured.
The closure affects the northbound lanes at 600 N Federal. Boca Raton Police asked drivers to seek an alternate route.
Boca Raton Police is the agency issuing the advisory and directing traffic guidance tied to the closure. The department did not provide an estimated time for reopening in the alert.
For Boca Raton residents and commuters who use Federal Highway, the immediate impact is a northbound shutdown at that address, which can back up traffic and shift drivers onto nearby streets. Drivers heading north in the area should plan for delays and follow posted detours or officer direction if present.
What happens next is the roadway reopening once the accident scene is cleared and it is safe to resume traffic. Boca Raton Police has not provided additional updates in the advisory beyond the closure and the request to use an alternate route.
Residents should watch for follow-up traffic advisories from Boca Raton Police for any changes to the closure status and should avoid the area if possible until the northbound lanes reopen.
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Update (April 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM ET): All lanes at 600 N Federal Hwy are now open.
