The Palm Beach International Boat Show is making its mark once again in West Palm Beach, drawing in the crowds and the inevitable uptick in downtown traffic. The West Palm Beach Police Department is working to keep the streets flowing by stripping away the usual urban obstacles. As per CBS12, this includes the removal of loading zones and construction barriers on S. Olive Avenue and S. Dixie Highway to maximize the tangle of roads that visitors and locals alike must navigate.
Police personnel are also present at intersections that usually pulse with traffic, directing cars and ensuring the signals are obeyed. The department has sent out roving officers as well, tasked with tending to the ebb and flow of vehicles in real time. While the WPBPD anticipates that these measures will make a significant difference, they've acknowledged that delays may still happen, advising those bound for the event to plan ahead. With an estimated 35,000 attendees, the patience of many will be put to the test.
For those eyeing a less congested journey, police are suggesting routes that skirt the expected crush of transit—Quadrille Boulevard, Tamarind Avenue, and Australian Avenue have been put forth as viable alternatives. Details about these recommendations were fleshed out in a report by WPBF. Those at the helm of steering wheels should consider adjusting their voyages to glide along these less fraught waters.
Keeping abreast of the latest advisories is another tactic encouraged by authorities. The West Palm Beach Police emphasizes the import of staying informed through official channels to avoid getting caught in the snarl.
