Longhauler-USA: 511 Travel Information by State - Transportation trucking resources for longhaulers, truck drivers

Dial 511 for statewide weather and road conditions or visit 511 websites below for real time traffic, construction, closures, delays, detours, restrictions, and weather. For weather radio, forecasts, and active alerts, visit weather by state and city or check out road & traffic conditions by state

511 Travel Information (Click a State or "Instructions")

Alaska 511

511 service launched in 2003
Dial 511 or 1-866-282-7577 from any phone
Instructions
http://511.alaska.gov/ - Map with weather cameras, weather watches, construction, incidents, driving conditions (difficult, fair, good), mountain passes. Option to view route summary report (by highway, route), text view (region, highway, type, location/milepost, description), Alaska route #'s, Alaska mileposts, and link to weight restrictions.

Arizona 511

511 service deployed in 2002
Dial 511 or 1-888-411-7623 (out-of-state)
Instructions
http://www.az511.com - List of high impact travel alerts (description, location, duration, restrictions). Statewide map includes travel times, cameras, freeway speed, road conditions (crash/incident, delay/roadwork, closure, info/activity, weather). Options to pick a region, show active events for a time period, mobile access, view customized weekend report, or view neighboring states (CA, CO, NV, NM, UT, MX).

California - Eastern Sierras

Regional 511 service started 2007
Eastern Sierras (District 9)

California - Inland Empire

Launched regional 511 service in 2010
Dial 511 or 1-877-694-3511
Instructions
http://www.ie511.org/real-time-traffic.aspx - Southern California traffic map with speed, incident, Sig alert, chain control, road closed, construction, camera, message sign. Top menu includes construction (by project), incidents, road conditions (highway conditions, Riverside county roadway conditions/closures, San Bernardino county roadway closures), toll roads (interactive toll road map), motorist assistance.

California - Los Angeles - Orange - Ventura 511

Regional 511 service launched 2010
Dial 511 or 1-877-224-6511
Covers Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura Counties.
Instructions
http://www.go511.com/traffic/default.aspx - Traffic map with incidents. Option to view listing of alerts by county. Left menu includes traffic information in text (county, roadway, direction, location, description, date reported), cameras (roadway, direction, location, image), roadside assistance, toll roads, driving directions.

California - Sacramento / Northern California

Launched regional 511 service in 2004
Dial 511 or 1-866-511-8747
Serves El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba counties
Instructions
http://www.sacregion511.org/traffic/ - Real-time traffic (map with accidents, roadwork, cameras, weather), Caltrans live traffic cameras, road conditions (map with speed, closures, incidents, message signs, cameras, chain controls), highway patrol traffic incidents, planned roadwork, weather.

California - San Diego

Launched regional 511 service in 2007
Dial 511 or 1-800-215-4551
Instructions
http://traffic.511sd.com/ - Real time traffic conditions (map with traffic congestion and option to view incidents, construction, events, cameras, driving times, traffic). Menu also includes traffic map with driving times, driving times (text version), traffic information (text version by route), breaking news & construction, driving times coverage.

California - San Francisco Bay Area

Service launched in 2002
Dial 511
Instructions
http://traffic.511.org - Traffic and driving times map includes traffic congestion and option to view incidents, construction, events, cameras, traffic. Also mobile tool. Menu provides option for 511 driving times (text version), traffic information (text version), breaking news and construction, other.

California - San Joaquin Valley

Dial 511
Instructions
http://511sjv.org/Home.aspx - Traffic information includes traffic map, text only traffic information, news and construction, local traffic information (city of Fresno), and traffic incidents.

California - Silicon Valley

Dial 511
http://www.511sv.org/ - Select "Traffic" to view a map with cameras and scheduled/unscheduled incidents. Option to view incident list with street, time, status, direction, lanes, category, severity, update time.

Colorado 511

511 service launched in 2004
Dial 511 or 1-303-639-1111 (Denver metro)
Dial 1-877-315-7623 (outside Denver Metro area)
http://www.cotrip.org/ - Select from a menu including latest road conditions and weather map (cameras, restrictions, road closure, incident, construction, alerts), live traffic speeds and and travel times map, devices (cameras, streaming video, weather stations, message boards), traveler information (lane closures, winter driving, rest areas), weather, neighboring states travel information (AZ, KS, NE, NM, OK, UT, WY). Top menu includes "truckers" with alerts, chain law, and commercial road information.

Florida 511 - Statewide

Launched 511 service in 2005
Dial 511 or 1-866-511-3352
Instructions
http://fl511.com/ - Click on a region for current conditions (Panhandle, northeast, central, Tampa Bay, Southwest, Southeast) and view alerts, traffic speeds, estimated travel times, cameras, message boards, incidents, construction, congestion, weather, and other. Incidents and construction includes option to search by type, severity, region, county, highway, direction. Traffic cameras includes option to select region, county, highway, direction.

Florida - Jacksonville

Dial 511
Instructions
http://www.jax511.com - Click on map to view traffic speeds, cameras, message boards, incidents, construction, weather, other. Left menu includes incidents (highway, direction, type, severity, region, county, location, description), construction (projects by county), travel times.

Florida - Southwest Florida 511

Dial 511
http://www.southwestflorida511.com - Click on a region for current conditions and view alerts, traffic speeds, estimated travel times, cameras, message boards, incidents, construction, congestion, weather, other. Incidents and construction includes text of highway, direction, type, severity, region, county, location, description. Traffic cameras include region, county, highway, direction, still image, stream.

Georgia 511

Launched 511 service in 2007
Dial 511 or 1-877-MYGA511 (694-2511)
Instructions
http://www.511ga.org/ - View real time traffic map (congestion, incidents, camera, closure, construction), cameras (by highway), message signs (by highway), construction (by highway), extras (exit numbers, commercial driver info, other).

Idaho 511

Launched 511 service in 2005
Dial 511 or 888-432-7623
Instructions
http://511.idaho.gov/ - Streamlined and full featured option for highways (winter driving, road reports, cameras, weather stations, mountain passes), truckers (truck restrictions, closures, spring breakup, chain law, truck ramps), and mobile phones (road reports, cameras, weather stations).

Indiana (Southeastern) Greater Cincinnati Area - ARTIMIS 511

First 511 call placed in 2001
Dial 511
Dial 1-513-333-3333 (outside Cincinnati/N. Kentucky)
Covers greater Cincinnati area of Northern Kentucky, southwestern Ohio, and southeastern Indiana
Instructions
http://www.artimis.org/ - Traffic conditions (select by map or route for conditions, average speed), construction zones (text version of duration, roadway, location, purpose), accidents/other activity (text version of incidents), camera images, segment map (interactive map specifying normal flow, minor & heavy congestion).

Iowa 511

Launched 511 service in 2002
Dial 511 or 1-800-288-1047 (toll free)
Instructions
http://www.511ia.org/ - Full featured (reports for a route, road conditions, traffic speeds), streamlined (winter driving, road reports, traffic speeds, truck restrictions, cameras), mobile phone (route reports, cameras) option.

Kansas 511

Launched 511 service in 2004
Dial 511 or 1-866-511-5368 (US or Puerto Rico)
Instructions
http://511.ksdot.org/KanRoadPublic/Default.aspx - Map with road work activities, roadway weather conditions, cameras and signs. Option to search by region metro area, county, city, route. Top menu provides road conditions list and closed roads list.

Kentucky 511 - Statewide

Launched 511 service in 2002
Dial 511 (in-state)
Dial 1-866-RDREPORT (737-3767) (out-state)
http://511.ky.gov/ - Full feature (reports for a route, road conditions, traffic speeds) and streamlined version (road reports, restrictions, cameras).

Kentucky (Northern) Greater Cincinnati Area - ARTIMIS 511

First 511 call placed in 2001
Dial 511
Dial 1-513-333-3333 (outside Cincinnati/N. Kentucky)
Covers greater Cincinnati area of Northern Kentucky, southwestern Ohio, and southeastern Indiana
Instructions
http://www.artimis.org/ - Traffic conditions (select by map or route for conditions, average speed), construction zones (text version of duration, roadway, location, purpose), accidents/other activity (text version of incidents), camera images, segment map (interactive map specifying normal flow, minor & heavy congestion).

Louisiana 511

Launced 511 service in 2006
Dial 511 or 888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511) out-of-state
http://www.511la.org/ - Option for mobile phone (route reports, cameras) or full feature (current reports, traffic speeds, cameras, truckers page).

Maine 511

Launched 511 service in 2003
Dial 511 (in state)
Dial 1-866-282-7578 (out-state)
Instructions
http://www.511maine.gov/ - Includes full featured or streamlined. View traffic cameras or select a location to view all advisories, major delays (accident, alert, roadwork, closure, lane closed), road work (by month), road conditions (difficult, fair, good), weather, commercial vehicles. Information can be displayed as maps or text.

Maryland

Launched 511 service in 2011
Dial 511 or 1-855-466-3511
Instructions
http://www.md511.org/ - Option to view interactive map (weather, construction, incidents, cameras, message signs, speed), traffic events (list by region, event), traveler information (emergency information - truck parking, other), weather conditions (forecasts, alerts).

Massachusetts

Launched 511 service in 2010
Dial 511 or 1-617-986-5511
http://www.mass511.com - View real time traffic conditions and traffic cameras.

Massachusetts - Boston

Dial 511 for Eastern MA or 1-617-374-1234
http://www.mass.gov/511 - View real time traffic conditions and traffic cameras.

Minnesota 511

Launched 511 service in 2002
Dial 511 or 800-542-0220
Instructions
http://www.511mn.org/ - Option for streamlined (critical incidents, roadwork, weather, commercial vehicle permits and restrictions), full featured (reports, road conditions, traffic speeds, cameras), or mobile (route reports, cameras).

Missouri - St. Louis

511 services in St. Louis area started in 2007
Dial 511
Instructions
St. Louis Gateway Guide 511 Web Site - View a summary with alerts, map (flow, incidents, roadwork), roads (hot spots or all roads), and traffic items (incidents, events, roadwork, mass transit). Option to check drive time from point A to point B.

Montana 511

Launched 511 service in 2002
Dial 511 or 1-800-226-7623 (toll free)
Instructions
http://www.MDT511.com - On top, select "Traveler Information" and then "Alerts/Restrictions/Road Reports". View travel alerts (incidents, closures, emergency travel, hazardous weather outlook), road condition reports (cameras, road conditions reports and map), construction delays/detours, restrictions (current load and speed limit restrictions, tire equipment/towing restrictions). Information available in a map and text version.

Nebraska 511

Launched 511 service in 2001
Dial 511 (in-state) or 1-800-906-9069
http://www.511nebraska.org - View by region or statewide as well as by map or text. Option to select road conditions, events (incident, congestion, closure, events, restriction, hazard, conditions, construction), devices, highway speeds. Link to motor carrier information available on top menu.

Nevada 511

Launched 511 service in 2006
Dial 511 or 1-877-NV-ROADS (687-6237) outside Nevada
http://safetravelusa.com/nv/ - Click on interactive map for roadwork, disturbances, incidents/accidents, obstructions, scheduled events, and disasters. Map also includes snow tires and chain requirements, road closures, and high wind advisories. Text reports on highway controls, construction, events/incidents, and road closures/incidents also available.

New Hampshire 511

Launched 511 service in 2003
Dial 511 or 1-866-282-7579 (toll free, out-state)
http://www.511nh.com - Select high bandwidth (reports, road conditions, traffic speeds, weather stations, cameras), mobile (route reports), truckers (vehicle restrictions, closures/blockages, road postings), or smart workzones (construction, traffic cameras, message boards, travel speeds).

New Jersey

Launched 511 service in 2007
Dial 511 or 1-866-511-6538
http://www.511nj.org/ - Interactive map with traffic speed, congestion, construction, detour, weather, special events, cameras. Option to view map and incidents.

New Mexico

Launched 511 service in 2007
Dial 511 or 1-800-432-4269
http://nmroads.com - View a map of road conditions (road closure, driving conditions, seasonal closures, crash, alert, special events), cameras and message signs, road construction, traffic conditions, weather conditions, rest area information.

New York

Launched 511 statewide service in 2009
Dial 511 or 1-888-GO511NY (1-888-465-1169)
Instructions
http://www.511ny.org/traffic.aspx - Map with traffic conditions including incidents/closures, weather/alerts, special events, cameras, message signs, speeds, winter travel advisory.

North Carolina 511

Launched 511 service in 2004
Dial 511 or 1-877-511-4662
Instructions
http://tims.ncdot.gov - Select a region, county, or route for real time information (traffic, incidents, adverse weather).

North Dakota 511

Launched 511 service in 2003
Dial 511 or 1-866-696-3511
Instructions
http://www.511.nd.gov - Select travel information map for incidents, warnings, events, road conditions, width/height, work zones, load restrictions, weather cameras, wind speeds, weather radar. Option for printable maps and text versions as well as travel information - mobile.

Ohio (Southwestern) - Greater Cincinnati Area - ARTIMIS 511

First 511 call placed in 2001
Dial 511
Dial 1-513-333-3333 (outside Cincinnati/N. Kentucky)
Covers greater Cincinnati area of Northern Kentucky, southwestern Ohio, and southeastern Indiana
Instructions
http://www.artimis.org/ - Traffic conditions (select by map or route for conditions, average speed), construction zones (text version of duration, roadway, location, purpose), accidents/other activity (text version of incidents), camera images, segment map (interactive map specifying normal flow, minor & heavy congestion).

Oregon 511

Launched 511 service in 2003
Dial 511 or 1-800-977-6368 (toll free, in Oregon)
Dial 503-588-2941 (toll number, outside of Oregon)
Instructions
http://www.tripcheck.com - Select "Road/Weather" for road conditions by region or city and by map. Information includes closures, delays, weather, construction, truck restrictions, alerts, and cameras.

Pennsylvania

Launched Commonwealth-wide 511 service in 2009
Dial 511 or 1-877-511-7366
http://www.511pa.com/TravelConditions.aspx - Includes traffic map (incidents, weather/alerts, special events, construction, cameras, show speeds, winter road conditions), possible travel delays (statewide or region), weather alerts (by county), weather forecast (by region), traffic cameras (by region), winter road conditions (view on map).

Rhode Island 511

Launched 511 service in 2005
Dial 511 (in state)
Dial 1-888-401-4511 (out-state)
Instructions
http://511.dot.ri.gov/ - Select full featured (current problems, reports, traffic speeds, cameras) or streamlined.

South Carolina

Launched 511 service in 2010
Dial 511 or 1-877-511-4672
Instructions
http://www.511sc.org - Click on map for incidents, construction, other. Reports include alerts and active events. Option to search by highway and county.

South Dakota 511

Launched 511 service in 2002
Dial 511 or 866-697-3511
http://www.sddot.com/511.asp - Under "Main Navigation" select "Traveler Information" for access to interactive road/weather condition map, information for truckers in SD, highway restriction and closure information, spring load limits, temporary route restrictions, winter road condition report.

Tennessee 511

Launched 511 service in 2006
Dial 511 (in state)
Dial 1-877-244-0065 (out state)
http://www.tn511.com/ - Select "State Map" to view statewide, regional, or by city/county. Option to display incidents, construction, cameras, message signs, road condition, and traffic flow on the interactive map.

Utah Commuter Link / 511

Launched service in 2001
Dial 511 (in Utah)
Dial 1-866-511-8824 (toll free, out-state)
Instructions
http://www.commuterlink.utah.gov/ - View interactive traffic map with cameras, signs, incidents, construction, weather, speed flow.

Vermont 511

511 service available in 2003
Dial 511
Dial 1-800-429-7623 (out-state or Canada)
Instructions
http://www.511vt.com/ - Includes a map and text version of critical incidents (accident, alert, road closed, lane closed, driving conditions difficult), road conditions (good, fair, difficult driving), roadwork (by month), weather, commercial vehicles (over dimension restrictions), all incidents.

Virginia 511

Launched statewide 511 service in 2005
Dial 511 or 435-608-6255 (local)
Dial 1-800-578-4111 (toll free, out-state)
Instructions
http://www.511virginia.org - "Highway Report" includes congestion, conditions, incident, construction. Option to select by area and view a map or details in text. Incidents can sorted by time, impact, route. "Plan Trip" allows information for designated starting/ending point. Other information includes weather and cameras.

Washington State 511

Launched 511 service in 2003
Dial 511
Dial 1-800-695-7623 (out-state or cell phones near Oregon border)
Instructions
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/511 - Select travel alerts for map and text of accident/alert, construction, weather, road closure, and impact level (low to highest).

Wisconsin

Launched 511 statewide service in 2008
Dial 511 or 1-866-511-9472
Instructions
http://www.511wi.gov - Select a region on the map for current traffic conditions with options for winter road conditions, traffic speeds/travel times, cameras, message signs, incidents, road closures, future road closures.

Wyoming 511

Launched 511 service in 2006
Dial 511
Dial 1-888-996-7623 toll free nationwide
Instructions
http://www.wyoroad.info/ - Select "Map" under "Conditions" to view road closures, road advisories, road & air conditions, and web cameras for city, town, highway of choice. "Closures and Advisories" includes a text listing. Statewide construction and width restrictions also available.

About 511: In 1999, the U.S. Department of Transportation petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for a three-digit dialing code to make it easier for consumers to access travel information. In 2000, the FCC assigned 511 as the travel information telephone number to be made available nationwide. States have the lead role in coordinating 511 deployments and not all states have services currently implemented.

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