PALM BEACH, Fla. — South Ocean Boulevard near Mar-a-Lago reopened to through traffic Monday morning, according to the Town of Palm Beach's website.
Typically, the road closes when President Trump is in residence and reopens when he leaves town. However, for the past two months, A1A between South County Road and Southern Boulevard was closed off to traffic as part of 'enhanced security measures' after the U.S. strikes on Iran.
The town says that bridges will now revert to their usual schedules. It's unclear when the road will be closed to traffic in the future.
WPTV has reached out to Palm Beach for more information on the decision to reopen the road.
Michael Townsend, Acting Special Agent in Charge, Secret Service Miami, sent WPTV this statement:
After a very busy past several months, we are pleased to share that South Ocean Boulevard is now open. The decision to reopen the roadway in front of Mar a Lago was made in close coordination with PBSO Sheriff Ric Bradshaw since there are no anticipated visits of any Secret Service protectee to the President’s Private Residence in the foreseeable future.
We recognize that Palm Beach Community has been asked to navigate a number of inconveniences due to the security posture surrounding Mar a Lago and that is not lost on us. We want to sincerely thank those most impacted for your patience, understanding and support as we carry out the mission to protect the President of the United States during a time when the threat environment remains heightened and dynamic.
As we move forward and prepare for future visits by Secret Service protectee’s, our commitment to the safety and security of this community and the President remains unwavering.
