511 Idaho Traveler Services temporarily unavailable late Wednesday and late Thursday
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The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Transportation.
BOISE – The 511 Traveler Services web page, phone line and app will be unavailable for four hours on two consecutive nights (Aug. 22 and Aug. 23) for technology maintenance.
From 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on Wednesday, and from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, the web page, phone line and app will not be offering current driving conditions on highway routes. Those who have the app installed on their smart phones may see a map if they access the app, but it will not be displaying information.
Drivers interested in conditions on highway routes are encouraged to call between 9:30 p.m. and 9:50 p.m. on those evenings, or visit the app or web page at the same time to get current driving conditions. The platform will not be accessible from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. After 2 a.m., access will be restored.
The 511 Traveler Information platform offers current driving conditions on Idaho highways, and cameras that illustrate sections of highway routes. It is available by calling 5-1-1 or visiting 511.Idaho.gov.
Questions? Visit us online at itd.idaho.gov, follow ITD on Twitter (@IdahoITD) or Facebook and check travel conditions at 511.idaho.gov or dial 5-1-1. Please slow down in highway construction zones and pay attention. Safety for drivers and workers is our highest priority.