# SDDOT 511

> Access to current traveler information, maps, and cameras supplied by SDDOT.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.meridian.metsdot](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.meridian.metsdot)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.meridian.metsdot`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Iteris, Inc.
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 174,237
- **Rating:** 3.17 / 5 (334 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-27
- **First published:** 2013-03-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 41 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.meridian.metsdot)
- **Website:** [https://www.sd511.org/](https://www.sd511.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.sd511.org/static/privacy\_policy.html](https://www.sd511.org/static/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

The SDDOT 511 Chrome extension offers real-time traveler information directly from the South Dakota Department of Transportation. Users can access interactive maps showing current roadway conditions across all Interstate, U.S., and State Routes, including live updates on incidents, construction, and restrictions.

The extension features forecast data highlighting road condition threats for the next 24 hours and displays roadside camera locations with live images. It tracks user location along the highway for personalized navigation. Additionally, users can view SDDOT's Twitter feed without leaving the extension and easily access neighboring states' traveler information. Powered by ClearRoute™, this tool ensures South Dakota travelers stay informed and safe on the roads.

## Rankings

- #170,091 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.meridian.metsdot.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

SDDOT 511 is valued for its usefulness when it runs smoothly, offering quick, accurate road conditions and camera views with multiple map layers. However, stability issues are widespread, including freezing and crashes, and data freshness/accuracy is often poor. Road coverage is mainly major arteries, with detours sometimes missing. The UI can be cluttered and confusing. Users want reliable updates, better detour info, improved legends, and push alerts to enhance planning and safety.

### Pros

- Provides accurate road conditions and camera views when it works.
- Easy to use and informative for travel; easier than calling 511.
- Road conditions load quickly and there are multiple map layers to customize the info.
- Generally praised as great and useful for traveling when functioning properly.

### Cons

- Frequent freezing, crashes, and inability to load or stay open.
- Road conditions data is often delayed or inaccurate and detours are not reliably shown.
- Coverage is limited to major roads, with many routes and detours missing.
- Cluttered, confusing UI and unreliable map layers/legend.
- Onboarding problems (location permissions) and occasional update/install issues.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.meridian.metsdot)