# California 511 Road Conditions — Caltrans & CHP 511 Information

> California road conditions, traffic cameras, and CHP incident alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by LW Brands, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/california-511-road-conditions/id1493127975 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,689 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-01-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/california-511-road-conditions/id1493127975/reviews.md

## What is California 511 Road Conditions?

The best way to view Caltrans & California Highway Patrol (CHP) information. 

Live Stream CCTV Cameras
Create customized groups of CCTV cameras for viewing traffic on your route. This feature gives users a quick way of assessing road and traffic conditions.

Push Notifications
Track specific CHP Incidents and receive Push Notifications when new updates are available. The app also sends notifications when an incident is no longer being tracked by CHP. This feature is critical for staying up-to-date on road closures due to accidents. 

California Highway Patrol Incidents:
Traffic collisions, advisories, hazards, weather and wind advisory, wrong way driver, road closure, chain control, animal hazard, fire and all other CHP incident types

Caltrans QuickMap Road Conditions:
Full road closure, lane closure, rest area closure, on / off ramp closure, message signs, chain control signs

Home Screen Widgets
Add up to (4) four traffic camera widgets to your home screen and stay up-to-date with the latest traffic and road conditions.

TERMS & CONDITIONS
https://lwbrandsllc.com/california-road-conditions-app-terms-conditions/

## Key features

- Live CCTV camera streaming
- Customizable camera groups
- Push notifications for CHP incidents
- Detailed incident types
- Caltrans QuickMap road conditions
- Home screen widgets

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription (Yearly) | $4.99 | per year |


## What do users think of California 511 Road Conditions?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent traffic information
- 👍 Very informative and helpful
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great app for skiers and commuters
- 👍 Useful camera feature

**Cons**

- 🐛 Not working for some users
- 🐛 Outdated information
- 🌍 Limited to California only

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Camera section crashes on some devices
- Subscription required for camera access after update

**Most requested features**

- Expand coverage area beyond California
- Add real-time traffic speed indicators on map
- Improve camera access and stability
- Implement location-based road closure alerts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/california-511-road-conditions/id1493127975/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Doesn’t open

*2026-07-06*

Occasionally when trying to use the app, it flashes on the screen, then quits.  Very helpful—when it works, useless when it doesn’t.

### 2/5 — Does not show extended traffic control

*2026-05-24*

There are 2 major construction projects, one on 299 East and one on 89 up by McCloud, neither are shown on this app.  Both projects have 30+ minute delays in both directions.

### 5/5 — Very helpful

*2026-05-19, version 2.14*

Easy to see road conditions before driving

### 5/5 — Best traffic app

*2026-01-04*

Love this app, never fails to give me info, many time well before my scanner, but when I hear something on the scanner, sure enough it’s here with way more detail. Keep in mind this is targeted for California, some of the reviews criticizing are out of state, not fair to ratings. Keep up the great work!

### 1/5 — Worthless app

*2025-12-24, version 2.13*

Pathetic. I wouldn’t pay one cent for this.

### 5/5 — Great app to see what’s causing the problem

*2025-12-17*

This app is a must for anyone that deals with traffic. I don’t normally write reviews, but this has been a life saver many times. It’s a great way to see what’s causing the actual issue so you can determine yourself whether or not to chance it or take another direction.

### 5/5 — Good app

*2025-11-13, version 2.12*

Very easy to use

### 5/5 — One of the best info apps ever!

*2024-12-23*

Download this asap, it will not disappoint! I am an avid scanner and peruse other outlets to get more info. Everything that I hear on the scanner, this app gives incredible detailed info. Love it!

### 5/5 — Not working

*2024-11-13, version 2.10*

It’s not working

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2024-09-29, version 2.9*

Very informative and helpful

## Frequently asked questions about California 511 Road Conditions

### What does the California 511 Road Conditions app do?

This app provides real-time information on California road conditions, including live CCTV camera feeds from Caltrans and incident alerts from the California Highway Patrol (CHP). You can view traffic, check for closures, and receive notifications about various types of incidents.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include live streaming of CCTV traffic cameras, the ability to create customized camera groups, push notifications for CHP incidents, detailed information on various incident types, Caltrans QuickMap road condition data, and home screen widgets for quick access to traffic information.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. These purchases may enhance the user experience or unlock additional features, though the core functionality for viewing road conditions and incidents is available without them.

### What kind of incidents can I be notified about?

You can receive push notifications for a wide range of California Highway Patrol (CHP) incidents, including traffic collisions, advisories, hazards, weather and wind advisories, wrong-way drivers, road closures, chain control requirements, animal hazards, and fires. Notifications are also sent when an incident is no longer being tracked.

### Can I see traffic cameras without opening the app?

Yes, the app supports home screen widgets, allowing you to add up to four traffic camera widgets directly to your device's home screen. This enables you to stay updated with the latest traffic and road conditions at a glance without needing to launch the full application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.14 — 2026-01-25

+ Fixed a few bugs

Thank you for the positive feedback!

### 2.13 — 2025-11-21

+ Updated with the latest CCTV cameras
+ Optimized for iOS 26
+ Fixed a few bugs

Thank you for the positive feedback!

### 2.12 — 2025-11-12

+ Updated with the latest CCTV cameras
+ Optimized for iOS 26
+ Fixed a few bugs

Thank you for the positive feedback!

### 2.11 — 2024-12-18

+ Added new Caltrans District 1 cameras
+ Live streaming is now available for applicable cameras
+ Fixed a few bugs

Thank you for the positive feedback!

### 2.10 — 2024-11-06

+ Live streaming is now available for applicable cameras
+ Fixed a few bugs

Thank you for the positive feedback!

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