West Palm Beach Police Warn of Marathon Weekend Traffic Delays

Published on December 08, 2025

West Palm Beach Police Warn of Marathon Traffic Delays

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (December 8, 2025) — The West Palm Beach Police Department advises residents and visitors to anticipate significant traffic delays in the downtown area on Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14, due to the Palm Beaches Marathon and related events.

Road closures will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 12, and will remain in effect through 7 a.m. on Monday, December 15. Travelers heading to and from the Town of Palm Beach should expect delays and are encouraged to use the Southern Boulevard Bridge or the Royal Park Bridge (Okeechobee Bridge) as alternate routes.

Road Closures:

Friday, December 12
• Flagler Dr. between Banyan Blvd. and Lakeview Ave.

Saturday, December 13
• South Flagler Dr. between Lakeview Blvd. and Southern Blvd.
• Washington Rd. between Avila Rd. and Southern Blvd.

Sunday, December 14
• North/South Flagler Dr. from 59th Street to Southern Blvd.
• Washington Rd. between Avila Rd. and Southern Blvd.
• Greenwood Rd. and Roosevelt Pl., between Flagler Dr. and Vincent Rd., inclusive.

Roads will reopen on a rolling basis as race participants clear each area. Flagler Drive between Banyan Blvd. and Lakeview Ave. is expected to reopen by 7 a.m. on Monday, December 15.

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Rachel Leitao

Public Information Officer

pdpio@wpb.org