PENN DOT - Travel Information to Go! - 511PA

What is 511PA?

PENN DOT - 511PA Mobile Traffic Alert

511PA is Pennsylvania's official travel information service which provides travelers with reliable, current traffic and weather information, as well as links to other transportation services. 511PA is designed to help motorists reach their destination in the most efficient manner when traveling in Pennsylvania.

What is the coverage area of 511PA?

The 511PA mobile application covers all PennDOT - and Pennsylvania Turnpike-operated roadways for roughly 40,000 miles of roadway. Traffic incidents and construction alerts are reported on all roadways and traffic speeds are reported on approximately 15,000 miles of roadway.

Is there information for other sources other than PennDOT?

Yes, users can opt to hear information from select neighboring states – currently 511 information from NJ and West Virginia are available.

 

(click the cell phone to sign up)

Just click into the setting on the app, then tap "Edit Location Preferences" (on iOS devices) or "Location Advisory Preferences" (on Android devices), and "check" the state advisories you’d like to hear. When you drive near or into those states, traveler advisories within your range will continue to be broadcast to you.What types of services are available to the traveler on 511PA?

With 511PA, travelers can find such information such as:

Traffic conditions;

Traffic Speeds;

Live traffic camera images;

Highway construction updates;

Winter road conditions;

Weather conditions and alerts; and

Links to other travel resources.