This release was issued under a previous government.
Launched by the Redford government on February 4, Alberta’s Official Road Reports had 28 million web “hits”, 720,000 web visits, 82,000 phone calls, and 7,700 Twitter followers during its first five weeks of operations.
“As we enter the spring break and Easter travel season, I encourage motorists to continue using 511 Alberta as their best source for up-to-date road information,” said Ric McIver, Minister of Transportation. “511 Alberta is off to a terrific start helping motorists plan their trips and be safe.”
Travellers have access to more than 100 highway cameras through the mobile-friendly website at www.511.alberta.ca. Interactive maps link to current information on highway conditions, weather information, construction updates, incident reports such as detours and closures, ferry crossing times, national/provincial parks information, and border crossing wait times. The @511Alberta Twitter feed also provides timely updates.
Similar information is available via phone by calling 5-1-1 toll-free from anywhere within Alberta. Callers have the option of using touch tone or voice command to obtain information.
511 Alberta provided valuable assistance to motorists during recent major storms in southern Alberta and the multiple-day movement of a huge module on Highway 63 to oilsands facilities north of Fort McMurray.
Our government was elected to keep building Alberta, to live within its means and to fight to open new markets for Alberta’s resources. We will continue to deliver the responsible change for which Albertans voted.
Up-to-date road information, including traffic delays, is a click or a call away. Call 5-1-1 toll-free, visit 511.alberta.ca or follow us on Twitter @511Alberta to get on the road to safer travel.
Media inquiries may be directed to:
Trent Bancarz
Communications
Alberta Transportation
780-427-0623
[email protected]
@ABTransComm
To call toll free within Alberta dial 310-0000.