Before you head downtown…The boat show is bringing big crowds, and even bigger closures

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — As thousands of visitors pour into downtown West Palm Beach for the Palm Beach International Boat Show, the city is bracing for a wave of road closures, construction delays, and traffic choke points that will stretch through the weekend.

From long-term utility projects to event-specific shutdowns, drivers will need extra time and patience to navigate the congestion. Here’s what to expect.

Long-term roadwork meets boat show traffic

According to the City of West Palm Beach, several major construction projects already squeezing downtown traffic will continue through spring and summer, creating a difficult mix as boat show crowds push into the waterfront.

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