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511 Pennsylvania, the statewide travel information system, gets major update

Road closed ahead sign near the construction site of a high rise apartment on College Ave.
Sydney Roach
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WPSU
FILE, Jan. 29, 2024 - Road closed ahead sign near the construction site of a high rise apartment on College Ave in State College, Pa. 511PA updates travelers with real-time road closure notices and weather conditions.

PennDOT is announcing changes to its 511PA services, which offer statewide travel information such as road closures, traffic conditions and construction projects.

The website and app have new personalization options. If users create an account, they can map out their route and get traffic alerts emailed, texted, or through audio alerts on the app’s “Driving Mode” feature. Users need to update their app to get this new version.

Screenshot of the updated 511 PA website, taken on Tuesday, June 4. Alerts are updated in real-time, so any closures listed may be outdated.
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Screenshot of the updated 511 PA website, taken on Tuesday, June 4. Alerts are updated in real-time, so any closures listed may be outdated.

“We are excited that these changes to 511PA will improve the customer experience," said PA Turnpike Chief Operating Officer Craig Shuey. "This additional tool readily assists drivers before they get on the road with real-time information so they can stay informed with what is happening on the roadways.”

Travelers can also subscribe to regional updates on X.

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Sydney Roach is a reporter and host for WPSU with a passion for radio and community stories.