# 511 Alberta > The 511 Alberta app provides real-time road & traffic info to Alberta drivers. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ibigroup.mobile.ta511ab.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ibigroup.mobile.ta511ab.android) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.ibigroup.mobile.ta511ab.android` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Arcadis Digital Intelligence - **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL - **Downloads:** 99,617 - **Rating:** 2.14 / 5 (216 ratings) - **Version:** 3.6 - **Last updated:** 2026-07-28 - **First published:** 2018-08-27 - **Publisher country:** CA - **Size:** 28 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-06 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ibigroup.mobile.ta511ab.android) - **Website:** [https://511.alberta.ca/contact](https://511.alberta.ca/contact) - **Privacy policy:** [https://511.alberta.ca/privacy](https://511.alberta.ca/privacy) ## Description The 511 Alberta Chrome extension offers Alberta drivers real-time road and traffic information directly from Alberta Transportation's extensive data network. Featuring a highly interactive zoomable map, users can view current road conditions, incidents, construction zones, and live feeds from over 200 traffic cameras. This app helps you plan your journeys smarter by providing route comparisons with estimated travel times, customizable route schedules with automatic notifications, and drive mode audio alerts that warn you of delays ahead. Users can also contribute by submitting audio reports to the 24/7 Traffic Management Centre, enhancing community-driven traffic updates. With a completely revamped design, the 511 Alberta extension empowers drivers with the tools to navigate Alberta's roads faster and more safely. ## Rankings - #221,013 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT` - `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO` - `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE` - `androidx.car.app.ACCESS_SURFACE` - `androidx.car.app.NAVIGATION_TEMPLATES` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.ibigroup.mobile.ta511ab.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.ibigroup.mobile.ta511ab.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE` ## Review summary Users appreciate the inclusion of live cameras, weather radar, and snowplow tracking, which add value to the 511 Alberta app. However, many reviews express frustration with recent updates that made the app complicated, glitchy, and slower. Frequent crashes and freezing issues are common complaints. The always-on dark mode without an option to switch is problematic. Most users find road condition reports unreliable or outdated, and the app's navigation has become cumbersome with login requirements and buried features. Overall, while the app has useful features, its usability and data accuracy have suffered in recent versions. ### Pros - Includes live cameras which help in checking real-time road conditions. - Provides additional useful features like weather radar and snowplow location tracking. - Road condition information is generally correct most of the time, helping users plan their routes. - App does not run in the background unnecessarily when closed properly. - The timestamp feature on weather radar is appreciated. ### Cons - Recent updates made the app complicated, less user-friendly, and slower, causing frustration. - The app frequently freezes or crashes, especially after updates. - Dark mode is always on with no easy option to switch out, causing visibility issues. - Road condition reports are often outdated or inaccurate, leading to unreliable information. - The app requires login and route creation to see highway conditions, adding unnecessary complexity. - Previously useful features like additional road and weather data at camera views have been removed. - Navigation and access to key features such as road conditions are now buried in menus instead of being easily accessible. ## Similar extensions and apps - [511 Yukon](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ibigroup.mobile.ta511yt.android) — 2,406 users - [511 Manitoba](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ca.telenium.rcrs.manitoba.app) — 75,406 users - [511 Alberta Highway Reporter](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ibigroup.mobile.ab.hwyreporter.android) — 4,644 users - [511 Alaska](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ibigroup.mobile.ta511ak.android) — 14,600 users, 3.93 / 5 - [511 New Brunswick](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ca.telenium.rcrs.newbrunswick.app) — 10,963 users - [Ontario 511](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ibigroup.mobile.ta511on.android) — 187,109 users - [Idaho 511](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ibigroup.mobile.ta511id.android) — 69,208 users, 2.86 / 5 - [511 Arizona](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ibigroup.mobile.adot.ta511az.android) — 165,473 users, 3.09 / 5 - [NL 511](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ca.telenium.rcrs.newfoundland.app) — 29,385 users - [Québec 511](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ca.qc.gouv.mtq.Quebec511) — 440,879 users, 5.00 / 5 - [Calgary 311](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ca.calgary.calgary311) — 89,947 users, 3.75 / 5 - [511PA](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.infolog.pa511) — 289,732 users, 2.35 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ibigroup.mobile.ta511ab.android)