NDOT reminds drivers to use 511 NV travel info; update to Nevada 511 App
CARSON CITY — As snowstorms transition into upcoming rain storms and summer road construction season, the Nevada Department of Transportation reminds motorists to continue to use 511 NV Travel Info for highway conditions and construction information.
This winter, more than three million visits have been made to the system for up-to-the-minute highway conditions. NDOT hopes motorists will continue to log onto nvroads.com or dial 511 toll-free for up-to-the-minute state road conditions, on-line traffic cameras, roadway weather information, scheduled event road closures, highway construction updates and more.
The Nevada 511 app can also be downloaded via the Apple or Google store. The app includes drive mode which, for safety, limits use of app to audio alerts while driving
NDOT recommends the following ‘spring cleaning’ to ensure users continue to receive the most updated highway information:
Update to Nevada 511 App
The new Nevada 511 app was launched last fall, but some users still have the older NV Roads app downloaded. While the previous app is redirected to provide updated highway information, those who have the NV Roads app should remove that app and upload the newer Nevada 511 app to ensure that they continue to receive the most recent highway updates and uninterrupted access to traffic cameras.
Update Traffic Alerts
For years, users have been able to sign up for free, customized e-mail or push notification alerts for their most frequently-traveled state routes, as well as set preferred map and traffic camera views. Those who have not signed up in the past year for these traffic alerts should log onto nvroads.com, select the “Sign Up” link and register to receive new customized reports for state roads of their choice.
NDOT first launched the Nevada Travel Info service in 2007. NDOT most recently launched an enhanced 511 system this past fall, with an upgraded route planner and map, and higher capacity for high visitation volumes. In just the past nine years, there have been more than 15 million visits for updated highway conditions and information. With Nevada law prohibiting use of handheld devices while behind the wheel, NDOT reminds motorists to dial or log on before driving.