Major road closure on PGA Boulevard due to police activity

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) — Drivers in Palm Beach County are being urged to avoid PGA Boulevard Wednesday afternoon following a major road closure caused by police activity.

According to Florida 511, all westbound lanes of PGA Boulevard are closed from Campus Drive to beyond Lake Victoria Gardens Avenue.

The incident was first reported at 12:46 p.m. and updated at 12:49 p.m., with authorities labeling the situation as major severity, according to Florida 511. The closure affects a key stretch of roadway in Palm Beach Gardens, and traffic delays are expected to ripple through surrounding areas.

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Officials have not yet released details about the nature of the police activity, but motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. There is no estimated time for reopening at this point. Emergency crews and law enforcement remain on the scene.

This is a developing story. More details will be provided when it becomes available.

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