California Roads
Caltrans 511 Traffic & Cameras
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Stay ahead of changing California road conditions with real-time reports and updates from Caltrans, CHP incident feeds, and 511 traffic sources—all in one clean, modern, easy-to-use app. Whether you're commuting, driving through mountain passes, traveling to Lake Tahoe, or preparing for winter storms, get the essential road information you need before you hit the highway.
California drivers face some of the most dynamic road conditions in the country—snowstorms, wildfires, lane closures, traffic incidents, mountain pass restrictions, and chain controls on major routes like I-80, Hwy 50, Hwy 88, Hwy 18, and Hwy 330. This app brings all the critical data together, giving you fast, reliable, and convenient access to real-time highway conditions, closures, cameras, and traffic status so you can plan smarter and stay safe.
## KEY FEATURES
# Live Lane Closures
Instantly see lane and highway closures across California, including partial and full closures. Updated throughout the day from official Caltrans sources, these reports help you avoid major delays and detours. Whether it’s construction, emergency repairs, accidents, or weather-related shutdowns, you’ll know about it the moment it happens.
# Chain Control Alerts (R1, R2, R3)
- Track chain controls during winter storms and mountain travel. See exactly where chains are required and which levels are enforced, including:
- R1 – Chains required except 4WD/AWD with snow tires
- R2 – Chains required on most vehicles
- R3 – Chains required on all vehicles
- Perfect for drivers heading to Tahoe, Mammoth, Big Bear, Yosemite, Shasta, and other snowy regions.
# Live Caltrans CCTV Cameras
- View hundreds of roadside traffic cameras across the state. Quickly check weather, visibility, highway conditions, traffic backups, snow levels, and more. Each camera updates frequently so you always have a live snapshot of the road ahead.
- Real-Time Traffic Status
- Get statewide traffic updates with current conditions, slowdowns, hazards, and high-impact incidents. Information is sourced from Caltrans, CHP, and 511 regional traffic centers for accuracy and dependability.
Perfect for:
- Commuters navigating daily traffic
- Mountain travelers and skiers heading to Tahoe or SoCal mountains
- Long-distance highway drivers
- Storm and emergency preparedness
Anyone needing to monitor real-time California road conditions
# Coverage You Can Trust
This app uses publicly available data from:
- Caltrans (road conditions, closures, chain controls, cameras)
- CHP incident information
- 511 regional traffic sources
All data is aggregated, organized, and simplified into an intuitive interface designed to get you the information you need fast.
# Why Drivers Love This App
- Fast-loading, real-time data
- Clean and simple interface
- Accurate statewide coverage
- Winter-ready with chain control details
- Perfect for planning long drives or storm travel
- Way easier to use than QuickMap or manual website browsing
# Drive With Confidence
Before you start your drive—whether across the city or across the state—open the app and check your most important road details instantly. Stay safe, avoid delays, and be fully prepared with the most essential California road information at your fingertips.
Download now and get the road conditions you need—fast, accurate, and always up to date.
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ratings & Reviews
- Share incidents, lane closures, chain controls, and cameras from the traffic sheet.
- Redesigned traffic detail cards for a cleaner, easier-to-read layout.
- Improvements and bug fixes for the traffic sheet experience.
The developer, Patrick Taylor, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Patrick Taylor
- Size
- 87 MB
- Category
- Navigation
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Monthly Premium Subscription $4.99
- Yearly Premium Subscription $29.99
- Copyright
- © 2025 Patrick Taylor