Detours: Traffic & Road Alerts

Detours: Traffic & Road Alerts

CHP, Chain Control & Cameras

6 ratings
6 reviews
Free
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Released
July 19, 2026
Updated
November 6, 2026

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Get ahead of traffic disruptions. This app alerts you to incidents and closures before you leave home, offering real-time maps and camera feeds. It translates official jargon into plain English for easier understanding.

✓Live incident map
✓Traffic camera feeds
✓Chain control status
✓Upcoming road closures
✓Pre-departure alerts
✓Live Activity & Dynamic Island integration
✓Plain English incident details
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What's New in Detours

1.4

November 6, 2026

Chain Control Alerts and a new Notifications screen. • Chain Control Alerts (Pro): tap the bell on any highway in the Chains tab and get a notification when Caltrans changes its chain controls, for the direction(s) you choose. • Commute Report (Pro): a summary of what's active on your roads, at the time and on the days you choose. • One Notifications screen for CHP incident alerts, the Commute Report, and chain control alerts, with a preview of each. • A redesigned schedule screen: set the time, the days and a name in a few taps, with a summary of when alerts reach you. • Bug fixes and improvements.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Detours Pro

Pro features cover all supported states

$19.991 Year
7 Days trial
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User reviews

This is a Game Changer

I genuinely use this app and find it extremely helpful. Knowing about accidents, road closures, and other incidents before I leave has saved me time and frustration more than once. I like being able to quickly check what's happening on the roads and decide whether to reroute or delay my trip. Simple, useful, and something I now check regularly before driving. Worth the 20$ a year, to avoid accidents or even know what’s going on around me.
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Awesome and useful!

Super useful and clear and easy to use. Way better than the other Apps and easier to use. Highly recommend

Best traffic app around!

I’ve used lots of traffic notification apps but this is the best traffic app I’ve used. Gives live updates and send notifications so you know exactly what’s on your route of travel before you go. I can set a custom area to get on the notifications of only the areas I want.

Best traffic app

Really good interface. I like that it lets me schedule my notification hours to adjust to my work commute days. Cleanest traffic app in the App Store. Push notifications are short, sweet and to the point and I get the notification within seconds. Would definitely recommend this over any other traffic app!
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Game changer for traffic incident apps

This app is phenomenal for pretty much everyone that drives regularly but especially those of us who commute to work. Detours is one of those apps you don’t realize you need until you start using it. The interface is clean, fast, and incredibly easy to navigate. No lag whatsoever like other traffic incident apps. It gives me a heads-up on road closures and traffic issues before they become a problem, which has saved me time and frustration on multiple occasions going to and coming from work. The information is accurate, updates quickly, and makes planning my routes much easier. Highly recommend this app to anyone who wants to stay ahead of the road instead of getting stuck because of unexpected closures. Excellent work by the developers!
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FAQ

What is Detours?

Detours is a navigation app that provides proactive alerts for traffic incidents and road closures in California before you leave home. It features a live incident map, traffic cameras, and translates official jargon into plain English.

Does Detours have ads?

No, Detours does not have advertisements. The app is free to use with optional Pro features available via subscription.

What are the subscription options for Detours Pro?

Detours Pro offers monthly and yearly subscription plans. The monthly plan is $2.99, and the yearly plan is $19.99. A 7-day free trial is available for the yearly subscription.

What features are included in the free version of Detours?

The free version includes the live map, incident details, traffic cameras, chain controls, and alerts for one highway with a limited radius. Detours Pro unlocks unlimited highways, custom alert zones, and more.

How often is Detours updated?

The app was last updated on November 3, 2026, with version 1.3.1. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

What devices does Detours support?

Detours is currently supported on iPhone devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

How does Detours translate CHP jargon?

Detours automatically translates CHP dispatch shorthand into clear, simple language. Users can toggle incident details between plain English and the original RAW text when available.

Can I see upcoming road closures with Detours?

Yes, Detours shows scheduled lane and road closures for construction and maintenance up to 3 days in advance. This feature is available in the Pro version for unlimited highways.