As we enter day four of the intersection closure at Northlake Boulevard and Beeline Highway, partnering agencies within Palm Beach County are continuing to address drivers' issues as they unfold. The closure, which began Friday, August 1, and is scheduled to reopen on Sunday, August 10, is necessary for CSX to complete vital railroad track replacement and signalization improvements. The
pbc.gov/northlakeclosure web page is updated on demand as new information becomes available.
Traffic signals along the primary detour routes have been temporarily retimed and are continuously monitored to accommodate the increased traffic volume during the closure period. FDOT personnel are on the ground driving the routes and reporting issues to the PBC Engineering and Public Works, PBSO, and Fire Rescue command post for real-time adjustments.
The
pbc.gov/northlakeclosure web page with camera links and detour information has received over 1.3 million views. If the public access camera live stream links are overloaded with viewers, the cameras still provide real-time information to traffic engineers through a direct link.
Detour signage is posted throughout the area, and law enforcement officers are stationed to assist with traffic flow and maintain safety. Motorists should continue to follow the established detour routes, which include Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, Southern Boulevard, Military Trail, and Northlake Boulevard. Additional alternate routes include Coconut Boulevard, Orange Boulevard, Royal Palm Beach Boulevard, 60th Street, State Road 7, and Okeechobee Boulevard.
On Monday evening, commuters experienced heavy congestion westbound on Okeechobee Boulevard between Jog Road and State Road 7. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office’s Traffic Division manually controlled several traffic signals to mitigate the backup. Slowdowns were also reported on Tuesday morning at Southern Boulevard and Seminole Pratt Whitney Road.
Residents are encouraged to stagger their travel times and leave earlier or later, if possible, to avoid peak rush hour traffic.
Visit the official project webpage at
pbc.gov/northlakeclosure for the latest project updates, detour maps, and access to live traffic camera views. They can also follow Palm Beach County on social media @PBCgov, for additional updates as they become available.
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