Developing story: This report may be updated as additional information is confirmed. Updates will appear at the bottom of the article.
BOCA RATON, FL — Two southbound lanes on Federal Highway just north of Royal Palm are closed because of an accident, Boca Raton Police said in a traffic advisory issued at 9:07 a.m. Tuesday.
The closure affects southbound traffic on Federal in the area just north of Royal Palm. Boca Raton Police did not release additional details in the advisory about the vehicles involved, injuries, or how long the lanes are expected to remain closed.
The advisory instructs drivers to seek an alternate route. For Boca Raton and the surrounding Palm Beach County area, Federal Highway is a major north-south corridor, and lane closures can quickly back up traffic through nearby intersections and side streets as drivers divert.
Boca Raton Police is the agency issuing the advisory and is the local authority providing the traffic information for this closure. The advisory is labeled non-emergency.
What happens next is tied to the scene response and roadway clearance. Boca Raton Police did not provide an estimated time for reopening in the advisory, and residents should expect changing traffic conditions in the area until the lanes are reopened.
Drivers heading south on Federal near Royal Palm should plan for delays, avoid the area if possible, and follow any posted directions and on-scene instructions. Residents who rely on Federal for local trips should watch for congestion spreading to alternate routes as traffic shifts away from the closure.
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Update (July 21, 2026 at 10:58 AM ET): All lanes of Federal/Royal Palm are now open.
