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BOCA RATON, FL — Drivers in Boca Raton were being routed around a closure Thursday evening after a crash shut down travel lanes at a key intersection.
Boca Raton Police issued a traffic advisory reporting that the southbound and eastbound lanes at S. Dixie Highway and SW 18th Street were closed due to an accident. The advisory urged motorists to seek an alternate route.
The alert was sent at 5:29 p.m. Thursday.
The advisory did not include details on the vehicles involved, injuries, or how long the closure was expected to last. Boca Raton Police did not specify whether the closure covered all southbound and eastbound traffic through the intersection or only certain lanes, but the notice stated the southbound and eastbound lanes were closed.
For residents and commuters in Boca Raton and across Palm Beach County, the closure affects a corridor that carries local traffic through the city and connects to nearby routes. Drivers heading through the area around S. Dixie Highway and SW 18th Street should plan for delays and detours and allow extra time.
Authority for the advisory and on-scene traffic direction sits with the Boca Raton Police Department, which issued the notice. The department’s message was labeled as a non-emergency traffic advisory.
What happens next depends on the crash investigation and roadway clearance. The lanes will remain closed until police and any responding personnel are able to clear the scene and reopen the roadway.
Residents should watch for updated traffic advisories from Boca Raton Police and avoid the intersection if possible until lanes reopen.
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Update (July 17, 2026 at 7:52 PM ET): All lanes of Dixie Hwy and SW 18th St are now open.
