A serious injury crash on Tuesday afternoon has forced the closure of a major intersection in Boca Raton, prompting traffic detours and warnings from local police. According to CBS12, the Boca Raton Police Department reported the incident occurred at the intersection of Glades Road and the I-95 interchange.
Authorities have said the crash has blocked both the eastbound and westbound lanes of Glades Road, with traffic camera images showcasing the ramp from I-95 as inaccessible to drivers. Causing a build-up, they recommend seeking alternative routes, as officers work to detour traffic around the closed intersection. Boca Police's official X account issued a traffic advisory, urging the public to avoid the area "until further." The nature of the serious injury involved in the crash has not been detailed by the authorities in the public communications thus far.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Serious injury crash at the intersection of Glades Road & I-95 Interchange. E/B & W/B lanes closed. Traffic is being detoured. Avoid area until further. @BocaPolice pic.twitter.com/WlRMwcSGWX
— Boca Raton Police (@BocaPolice) October 15, 2024
While the Boca Raton Police Department coordinates efforts to clear the scene and investigate the circumstances leading up to this event, they have not yet provided a timeline for when the intersection will reopen. The immediate impact on local traffic has been significant, and delays are expected to continue as rush hour approaches.
