The Manitoba government has re-launched the Manitoba 511 highway and traffic information service following enhancements to the Manitoba 511 website, mobile app and 511 phone system.
“Manitoba’s 511 is a valuable resource for transportation information and we encourage all Manitobans to check 511 when planning trips”, said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk. “The new enhancements to the service will provide more information and help drivers move around the province safely.”
Enhancements include faster and more interactive map features, new customized notifications and hands-free audio alerts, as well as:
- up to three route options with corresponding travel times and hands-free audio alerts for selected routes when a destination is entered in the mobile app;
- notifications for traffic incidents and road closures with registered accounts; and
- interactive voice response on the 511 phone system to allow hands-free access to road conditions and traffic alerts on preferred routes.
Manitoba 511 is a free traveler information service operated by the Manitoba government. The service is available by phone, computer and mobile device. In 2021, there were approximately six million visits to the Manitoba 511 site and telephone line.
Manitoba 511 can be accessed on a computer or mobile device by visiting the Manitoba 511 website at manitoba511.ca or by downloading the app to a mobile device. It can also be accessed toll-free (within Manitoba) by calling 511.
Current users of the Manitoba 511 app will receive an automatic update when it is launched today. Users who do not have the auto-update feature enabled on mobile devices will need to update the app to continue to receive current road condition and driver information.
Travelers should always check the Manitoba 511 website for current road conditions to ensure safety prior to making the decision to travel. The website is updated regularly by road patrol, but conditions can change in a matter of minutes.
