Palm Beach is preparing for road closures with the return of President Donald Trump. Town officials announced that South Ocean Boulevard will be temporarily closed starting tomorrow, though the end time is unspecified. Residents and workers in the area will still have access with proper identification, as CBS 12 reported. Information on checkpoints, traffic impacts, and marine security zones has been shared with the public.
This event is part of a larger security protocol. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has imposed temporary flight restrictions around Palm Beach International Airport, indicating President Trump's planned stay in the area. The Palm Beach Daily News notes that Trump is expected to be in Palm Beach from Friday to Wednesday next week.
The closures are part of heightened security measures following an assassination attempt on President Trump in July of last year. As The Palm Beach Daily News reports, an agreement allows roads to reopen when Trump is not present. When Trump is at Mar-a-Lago, closures include barricades, traffic cones, and adjusted bridge schedules under the U.S. Coast Guard's oversight.
President Trump traditionally spends Presidents Day weekend at Mar-a-Lago. He may also attend a gala on Tuesday next week for America's Future, a nonprofit linked to retired U.S. Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, a Trump ally.
