The Florida Turnpike was closed in Boca Raton as of 8:02 p.m. Wednesday for what was described as “police activity,” according to BocaNewsNow.com. All southbound traffic was being forced off the highway at Glades Road.
The source said the nature of the police activity was not known. The outlet had contacted the Florida Highway Patrol for details. No timeline for reopening was given.
The Florida Department of Transportation posted the closure through its incident alert system. FDOT’s alert said the Turnpike was closed in Boca Raton. The source reported no crashes in the area.
Drivers heading south through Boca Raton should expect delays and consider using alternate routes until the roadway reopens.
