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BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — Westbound lanes at the intersection of West Camino Real and Southwest 6th Avenue were closed Wednesday after a crash, according to a traffic advisory from the Boca Raton Police Department.
The advisory, sent at 12:11 p.m. EDT on March 26, said the westbound lanes at “W Camino Real / SW 6th Ave” are closed due to an accident. Police urged drivers to seek an alternate route.
The closure affects a key east-west corridor in Boca Raton that carries local traffic through central parts of the city and connects drivers to nearby neighborhoods and businesses. With westbound lanes shut down at the intersection, drivers should expect delays and rerouting in the immediate area.
Boca Raton Police Department is the agency issuing the advisory and directing the public to avoid the area. The advisory did not include details on injuries, the number of vehicles involved, or how long the closure is expected to last.
What happens next will depend on the crash investigation and roadway clearance. For residents and commuters, the immediate takeaway is simple: westbound travel through West Camino Real at Southwest 6th Avenue is not available right now, and drivers should plan to detour.
Residents should watch for updates from the Boca Raton Police Department on when lanes reopen and any changes to traffic patterns around the intersection. Until then, drivers heading west on West Camino Real should use an alternate route and allow extra time for travel in the area.
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Update (March 26, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET): All lanes at W Camino Real / SW 6th Ave are now open.
