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I-95 South in Martin County reopens after 300 feet of wood, nail debris shut down all lanes
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Samantha Roesler , as published by WPTV
· August 18, 2026
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Key points The blockage was caused by 300 feet of wood and nail debris. A traffic disruption occurred on I-95 South when debris blocked all southbound lanes.
A traffic disruption occurred on I-95 South when debris blocked all southbound lanes. The blockage was caused by 300 feet of wood and nail debris. This incident happened just past the Kanner Highway exit.
The lanes were shut down on a Tuesday morning, causing a disruption to traffic flow. The situation has been resolved, with the road reopening after the debris was cleared. For more information on this incident, further details are available from the source.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: WPTV ·
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