Palm Beach residents and drivers are prepping for a weekend of disruptions as President Donald Trump makes his way to his Mar-a-Lago estate. CBS12 reports that South Ocean Boulevard is closed from South County Road to Southern Boulevard, commencing today without a slated time for reopening. The report links the closure with security measures coinciding with the president's visit.
Increased security measures, which include roadblocks and identity checkpoints, are to be expected. Per WPBF, The Federal Aviation Administration has placed VIP Temporary Flight Restrictions over the area, restricting airspace access until Sunday, Nov. 9. These protocols have become a standard drill for those living and working in the impact zones.
For those looking to navigate the area this weekend, detours and patience will be paramount. Local officials urge residents and workers in the area to carry proper identification, as they will be required to pass through a security checkpoint at South County Road to access the closed-off regions. It's business as unusual for Palm Beach locals during such high-profile visits.
The Presidential visit also has a ripple effect on Palm Beach's nautical traffic. South Ocean Boulevard isn't the only area under temporary lockdown; marine security zones are active, and bridge schedule changes are in place, specifically at the Southern Boulevard Bridge, which may close without notice to facilitate motorcade travel.
