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BOCA RATON, FL — Both directions of SW 18th Street were shut down Thursday afternoon in the 1200 block after a crash, according to a traffic advisory from the Boca Raton Police Department.
The advisory said the eastbound and westbound lanes in the 1200 block of SW 18th Street were closed “due to an accident” and drivers should seek an alternate route.
The alert was sent at 2:44 p.m. EDT on May 28, 2026.
Boca Raton Police did not provide details in the advisory about the number of vehicles involved, whether anyone was injured, or how long the closure was expected to last.
For residents and commuters in Boca Raton and nearby parts of Palm Beach County, the immediate impact is a full closure of travel lanes in both directions on that block. Drivers should plan to detour around the area and expect delays approaching SW 18th Street.
Authority for the advisory and the roadway direction in the affected area sits with the Boca Raton Police Department, which issued the notice as a non-emergency traffic update.
What happens next is the roadway reopening once the crash scene is cleared and it is safe for traffic to resume. Until then, motorists should avoid the 1200 block of SW 18th Street and follow any posted direction or on-scene instructions.
Residents should watch for additional updates from Boca Raton Police on lane status and reopening, and allow extra time if their route typically uses SW 18th Street through the 1200 block.
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Update (May 28, 2026 at 4:26 PM ET): All lanes of the 1200 block and SW 18th st are now open.
