# Minnesota 511

> Travel

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id664709236](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id664709236)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id664709236`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Minnesota Department of Transportation
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 2.50 / 5 (1,575 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.8.108
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-27
- **First published:** 2013-07-03
- **Size:** 40 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/minnesota-511/id664709236)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.dot.state.mn.us/information/disclaimer.html](http://www.dot.state.mn.us/information/disclaimer.html)

## Description

Minnesota 511 is the Minnesota Department of Transportation's traveler information resource. The 511MN app provides statewide, real-time traffic information for Minnesota highways and interstates, including hands-free, audio notifications of traffic events, a zoom-enabled map with selectable event icons, near real-time updates on winter road conditions, traffic incidents, road closures, roadwork, travel time delays, current traffic speeds, roadside camera images and live video capabilities, road weather information, snow plow camera images, electric vehicle charging locations, and rest area locations with real-time truck parking availability for select state-run rest areas.

Learn about Minnesota's wireless-device law in vehicles and MnDOT's privacy policy. Note that continued GPS use in the background can decrease battery life. This extension helps you stay informed and drive more safely on Minnesota roads.

## Rankings

- #58,883 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Minnesota 511 for real-time road data and camera access, but common complaints focus on outdated/inaccurate conditions, unreliable alerts, and persistent bugs. Usability gaps (missing legends, unclear directions) and camera feeds that don’t update reduce reliability. Improvements in data freshness, stability, clearer UI, and dependable camera/alert features would enhance its winter-travel usefulness.

### Pros

- Real-time road conditions and traffic information in one place
- Access to live cameras, including road and plow cameras
- Snowplow locator and weather station layers for situational awareness
- Well-organized interface with information that helps plan winter travel
- Useful for families and commuters during snow events

### Cons

- Data often inaccurate or not updated timely, leading to misleading conditions
- Reliability issues: buggy app, crashes, and login/format problems
- Usability problems: unclear instructions, no color legend, and non-intuitive UI
- Camera feeds frequently outdated or non-functional
- Alerts and advisories can be inconsistent or fail to reflect current conditions

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