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BOCA RATON, FL — Two northbound lanes on Congress Avenue at Northwest 6th Avenue were closed Tuesday after an accident, according to a traffic advisory from the Boca Raton Police Department.
The advisory, sent as a non-emergency alert at 11:21:59 a.m. EDT on June 23, 2026, said two northbound lanes on Congress at NW 6th Ave were closed “due to an accident” and urged drivers to seek an alternate route.
The Boca Raton Police Department did not provide additional details in the advisory about the vehicles involved, injuries, or how long the lane closures were expected to last.
The closure affects northbound traffic on Congress Avenue at the NW 6th Avenue intersection, a corridor used by Boca Raton commuters and drivers moving through central parts of the city. With two northbound lanes closed, drivers should expect delays in the area and plan for detours.
Authority for traffic control and on-scene response in this advisory sits with the Boca Raton Police Department, which issued the alert and directed motorists to use alternate routes.
What happens next will depend on the on-scene investigation and roadway clearance. Residents and drivers should watch for updated traffic direction from Boca Raton Police and follow posted signs and officer instructions near the intersection.
For now, the city’s guidance is straightforward: avoid the area if possible and use an alternate route while the northbound lane closures remain in place.
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Update (June 23, 2026 at 11:43 AM ET): Both SB lanes and one NB lane are now open at 2700 St. Andrews Blvd.
Update (June 23, 2026 at 12:46 PM ET): All lanes of Congress/NW 6th Ave are now open.
