President Trump arrived Tuesday evening in Palm Beach County as he prepares to spend the Thanksgiving holiday at Mar-a-Lago.
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By Tuesday afternoon, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office was stationed along Southern Boulevard at Washington Road and S. Flagler Drive, in preparation of the President's arrival.
Road closures began near Mar-a-Lago on Palm Beach at 5 a.m. Barricades are now up on both sides of the resort and you can't pass through.
A look at barricades on both sides of Mar A Lago. S. Ocean Blvd & A1A both come to an end there and you already cannot pass thru. Bridge will shut down to traffic as @POTUS moves in and out during #thanksgiving week. Check here for latest traffic updates: https://t.co/JC8G6pl62ppic.twitter.com/2RpqHWi2WO
— Alanna Quillen (@AlannaWPTV) November 20, 2018
Signs are posted all around Palm Beach Island in anticipation of @POTUS arrival. Traffic normal for now but some local business tells me they are hoping to leave work well before president’s arrival to avoid backup. Some say it takes 1hr+ to get off island otherwise @WPTVpic.twitter.com/UWb4QaLcR9
— Alanna Quillen (@AlannaWPTV) November 20, 2018
Took a drive across Southern Blvd bridge, which is still open for now but will close once the president arrives and the motorcade is in session. Arrival of @POTUS at @PBI_Airport is 5:40pm. Plan ahead for your evening commute! President will be here all week until Monday @WPTVpic.twitter.com/Uzkf9knIP9
— Alanna Quillen (@AlannaWPTV) November 20, 2018
@PBCountySheriff is prepping for the arrival of @POTUS for the #thanksgiving holiday at Mar A Lago. Tents already set up at Washington St & Flagler in WPB. Cars will not be able to cross Southern Blvd bridge once president arrives at @PBI_Airport around 5:30 @WPTVpic.twitter.com/c3ODkiu5YB
— Alanna Quillen (@AlannaWPTV) November 20, 2018
All forms of travel will be prohibited on S. Ocean Boulevard between S. County Road and Southern Boulevard until Monday, Nov. 26. The travel restrictions will also extend eastward to the ocean.
The @USCG is enforcing #securityzones in the #IntracoastalWaterway and offshore near Palm Beach. Read here for more information https://t.co/jsH79Clkm0pic.twitter.com/Z6T6i4rZC2
— USCGSoutheast (@USCGSoutheast) November 20, 2018
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, flight restrictions will be in place from 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday until 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 26.
Road Closures
The town of Palm Beach says all forms of travel, including pedestrian travel, will be prohibited on South Ocean Boulevard from the intersection of South County Road to Southern Boulevard. The travel restrictions will also extend eastward to the ocean.
Only residents living between South County and Woodbridge road will be granted access to this restricted zone with proper identification. These restrictions will be in effect until midnight on Nov. 26.
If you are traveling south on South County Road or South Ocean Boulevard, drivers will be redirected north of this intersection. There will be traffic cones and barricades directing you back north.
If you are traveling east on Southern Boulevard, you will only be allowed to exit south onto South Ocean Boulevard at the Southern Causeway.
If you are traveling north on South Ocean Boulevard, drivers will have to exit onto westbound Southern Blvd at the Southern Causeway.
To avoid delays, if you are north of midtown, please use the Royal Park (Middle) Bridge and Flagler Memorial (North) Bridge. If you are south of midtown, use the Lake Worth Bridge to avoid the congestion around Mar-a-Lago.
Please contact the Palm Beach Police Department if you have any questions at 561-838-5454.
Last year, the president and first lady spent time with Coast Guard members on Thanksgiving, saluting them for their bravery and service.
Stay with WPTV on Tuesday for live coverage on air and online of the president's arrival.
