Town of Palm Beach Alerts and News Releases
Potential Traffic Impacts and FAA Restrictions Update
Potential Traffic Impacts:
The Town of Palm Beach advises residents and motorists of potential traffic impacts during scheduled work below. Please follow signage and directions, proceed cautiously, and allow extra travel time in the areas mentioned below. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and cooperation. Access to residents’ homes will be maintained at all times. Please follow the directions of the United States Secret Service (USSS) and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) personnel in the area.
In October 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) instituted new year-round airspace restrictions prohibiting aircraft from operating within a one-nautical-mile radius of Mar-a-Lago, even when the President is not present. Because Mar-a-Lago sits at the east end of Palm Beach International Airport’s (PBIA) primary east-west runway, flights are being rerouted, and historically quieter neighborhoods may now see and hear more air traffic. The Town continues to coordinate closely with Palm Beach County, Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), and federal aviation partners to monitor operational impacts of the Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) associated with Mar‑a‑Lago, including participation in the County aviation meetings (CCAN). Recent Town Council discussions and activities have included:
For more information and details on potential traffic impacts, please visit the Town’s traffic impact webpage.
The Town of Palm Beach advises residents and motorists of potential traffic impacts during scheduled work below. Please follow signage and directions, proceed cautiously, and allow extra travel time in the areas mentioned below. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and cooperation. Access to residents’ homes will be maintained at all times. Please follow the directions of the United States Secret Service (USSS) and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) personnel in the area.
- Lane Closure April 30, 2026-Island Road: On Thursday, April 30, 2026, the Town of Palm Beach's Water Resource Division will perform maintenance on the wastewater system near 320 Island Road.
- Potential Traffic Impacts-Clarendon Avenue at Vita Serena Road Closure: Starting May 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026, the west end of Clarendon Avenue at Vita Serena will be closed to all through traffic as the Town’s contractor makes improvements to both the Sanitary and Stormwater Pump Stations. During this time, Public Works asks residents and their staff/vendors to park on their own property, not on the roadway, to allow traffic to move freely up and down the roadway. Access to residents' homes will always be maintained. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and cooperation.
- Potential Traffic Impacts-Undergrounding: Undergrounding work occurring throughout several project phases may result in intermittent lane closures, localized detours, and brief delays during the week of April 27, 2026. Residents and motorists are encouraged to use caution and allow extra travel time when traveling through affected areas. For more details on specific Undergrounding activities, please refer to the Traffic Impacts webpage.
- Potential Traffic Impacts-Cocoanut Row Watermain: The installation of a new watermain along Cocoanut Row between Royal Poinciana Way and Pendleton is underway and will require a southbound lane closure, with a flagging operation in place to maintain traffic flow throughout the project.
- For project-related concerns or to report excessive delays, please call (561) 838-5440, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, or direct traffic concerns to the Palm Beach Police Department at (561) 838-5454.
- Florida Department of Transportation Project Updates
- S.R. A1A/South Ocean Boulevard from S.R. 802/Lake Avenue to Ibis Way: This long‑term improvement project includes repaving the roadway, drainage upgrades, pedestrian signal enhancements, lighting upgrades, and bicycle lane accommodations. Daily and nightly lane closures may occur, with flagging operations directing traffic and intermittent pedestrian detours in place; motorists should allow extra travel time.
- S.R. A1A/South Ocean Boulevard from Emerald Beach Way to S.R. 704/Royal Palm Way: This project includes milling and resurfacing, upgraded traffic signals, drainage improvements, improved sidewalk and lighting infrastructure, and updated pavement markings. Lane closures with flagging operations are expected on weekdays, along with temporary sidewalk closures and pedestrian detours; drivers should proceed with caution.
- S.R. 5/U.S. 1 Resurfacing, Restoration, and Rehabilitation Project (Belvedere to Okeechobee, West Palm Beach): This project focuses on resurfacing, pedestrian safety improvements, upgraded lighting, ADA‑compliant curb ramps, drainage structure replacement, and the installation of a new mid‑block crosswalk. Intermittent lane closures in both directions may occur for concrete work between May 4 and May 8, 2026.
- For additional information on these FDOT projects and potential traffic impacts, please visit the Town’s Traffic Impacts webpage.
In October 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) instituted new year-round airspace restrictions prohibiting aircraft from operating within a one-nautical-mile radius of Mar-a-Lago, even when the President is not present. Because Mar-a-Lago sits at the east end of Palm Beach International Airport’s (PBIA) primary east-west runway, flights are being rerouted, and historically quieter neighborhoods may now see and hear more air traffic. The Town continues to coordinate closely with Palm Beach County, Palm Beach International Airport (PBI), and federal aviation partners to monitor operational impacts of the Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) associated with Mar‑a‑Lago, including participation in the County aviation meetings (CCAN). Recent Town Council discussions and activities have included:
- Concerns regarding aircraft noise, flight‑pattern changes, and long‑term impacts of the year‑round 1‑mile FAA restriction around Mar‑a‑Lago.
- Coordination with the County Attorney’s Office and City of West Palm Beach following their legal actions challenging the operational and environmental impacts associated with the TFR and Secret Service‑related airspace changes.
- Ongoing review of how these restrictions may affect public safety operations, the shoreline protection zone, and noise over residential areas.
For more information and details on potential traffic impacts, please visit the Town’s traffic impact webpage.
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