This week, West Palm Beach experienced historic rainfall, with 11.67 inches over two days. As conditions improve, City crews continue clearing storm drains and addressing standing water. Residents who are experiencing flooding in their neighborhoods should call (561) 822-2222. Grassy Waters Nature Center and Cypress Boardwalk expected to re-open Saturday; other trails remain closed at this time.
Flooding disrupted trash collection in some neighborhoods. Residents who missed garbage, bulk or yard waste service should place excess bagged garbage, bulk items and vegetation out on their next scheduled pickup day. Public Works urges residents to remove items from the right-of-way until then to prevent storm drain obstructions.
City Hall, the Mandel Public Library, and the Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. Regular trash collection will continue on a normal schedule. All City services will resume on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026. City Hall and Grassy Waters will reopen at 8 a.m. and the Mandel Public Library at 9:30 a.m.
49th Street between North Flagler Drive and Greenwood Avenue.
This section of 49th St serves as a connector road between North Flagler Drive and Greenwood Avenue.
This section of the road was identified as part of the WPB Citywide Bicycle Masterplan and recommended to be treated as a Bike Boulevard.
The pavement within this section of the road shows block cracking due to aging asphalt.
The project proposes the construction of ADA compliant ramps and sidewalk connection as well as the installation of traffic calming devices such as speed humps, and improvements to the existing roundabout at Pinewood Ave and 49th Street.
Bike lanes are proposed to be installed between Greenwood Avenue and Broadway Avenue, while bike shared markings are proposed within the segment of Broadway Avenue and North Flagler Drive.
Additional improvements include milling and resurfacing and updated signs and striping.