# Minnesota 511

> Minnesota Department of Transportation's real-time traveler information resource. (iPhone/iPad app by Minnesota Department of Transportation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minnesota-511/id664709236 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Minnesota Department of Transportation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1429890514)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.51/5 from 1,561 App Store ratings · 103 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 40 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-07-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minnesota-511/id664709236/reviews.md

## What is Minnesota 511?

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 while you drive

- Zoom-enabled map with selectable event icons

- Near real-time updates on winter road conditions, traffic incidents, and road closures

- Roadwork and construction

- Travel time delays associated with traffic reports (look for the orange glowing icons)

- Current traffic speeds

- Roadside camera images and live video capabilities

- Road weather information

- Snow plow camera images

- Electric vehicle charging locations

- Rest area locations including real-time truck parking availability for select state-run rest areas

- Electronic roadway sign messages

Learn about Minnesota's Law on wireless communication devices in vehicles at https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=169.475

The MnDOT privacy policy can be found at http://www.dot.state.mn.us/information/disclaimer.html#privacy

Drive safely!

Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Real-time traffic information
- Audio notifications
- Interactive map with event icons
- Winter road conditions
- Road closures and incidents
- Roadwork and construction updates
- Camera images and live video

## What do users think of Minnesota 511?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Live time camera, plow camera views, accidents, road conditions, traffic all in one app
- 👍 Well organized, lots of information to help plan safe traveling
- 👍 Roadworthiness at one's fingertips
- 👍 Good resource, access to all these cameras

**Cons**

- 🐛 App can't remember password
- 🤔 Unclear road condition legend, missing explanation of color codes
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate, not user-friendly for older users
- 🐛 Cameras don't work, app crashes, issues with updates
- 🤔 Incomplete and not up-to-date, missing major road conditions and closures
- 🤔 Confusing layout, difficult to find needed information

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App can't remember password
- Cameras don't work, app crashes
- Issues with updates, app not functioning properly
- Incomplete and inaccurate road condition information

**Most requested features**

- Add road condition legend and explanation of color codes
- Improve user interface and navigation, make it more intuitive
- Provide more accurate and up-to-date road condition information
- Add option to view future road closures and construction projects
- Improve coverage of major roads and highways

## Recent user reviews (10 of 103)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minnesota-511/id664709236/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Please fix!

*2026-08-23, version 5.8.108*

Ever since this last update a lot of cameras don’t load. It’s been about a month now and still isn’t fixed. No point in using this app if it doesn’t work anymore.

### 1/5 — Overcrowded all

*2026-04-02, version 5.8.77*

Very difficult to see road conditions which is the very reason that consumers obtain this app.

### 1/5 — Start up

*2026-03-17, version 5.8.77*

Today is my first day in the app, and so far I don’t like it!
There are no clear directions or instructions!

### 5/5 — Cool App!

*2026-03-15, version 5.8.77*

Those with the negative reviews don’t know how to use the app.
Go to the “Layers” in the bottom right corner and turn on Snowplows and Weather Stations and you can see the actual road conditions in real time.
Sweet!

### 5/5 — Useful App

*2026-03-15, version 5.8.77*

I see many bad reviews, yet it serves my family WELL to check the LIVE ROAD CONDITIONS during snow falls to check plow locations.

### 1/5 — Do Not Rely on Road Conditions

*2026-02-07, version 5.8.71*

I primarily downloaded this app for winter driving conditions. However, the accuracy of the winter driving conditions is abysmal, particularly in greater Minnesota. It’s a shame that this is the case, as the app otherwise has great features.

### 1/5 — Not reliable

*2026-01-22, version 5.8.71*

This app is not reliable. On 1/19/26 it reported the road I take to work “travel not advised “ except the roads were fine. Today it shows normal driving conditions except the roads are icy. Sometimes the app doesn’t update and the website shows different information.

### 1/5 — Inaccurate reading

*2026-01-22, version 5.8.71*

It’s so unfortunate that yep it reads if roads are clear or not…. But what if doesn’t put into factor is the wind and the white out conditions that Southern MN has on a daily!

### 1/5 — Problems

*2026-01-16, version 5.8.71*

I used to love this app - now it’s never updated to actual road conditions - never has the weather alerts pretty much worthless - drove in white out conditions. There is zero notification of this in here. It should be no travel advised this morning.

### 1/5 — Poor app

*2026-01-05, version 5.8.71*

App can’t remember my password

## Frequently asked questions about Minnesota 511

### What kind of information does Minnesota 511 provide?

Minnesota 511 provides comprehensive, real-time traveler information for Minnesota highways and interstates. This includes traffic conditions, winter road conditions, incidents, road closures, roadwork, travel time delays, current traffic speeds, and roadside camera images.

### Are there any audio features for drivers?

Yes, the app offers hands-free, audio notifications of traffic events while you drive. This allows you to stay informed about road conditions without needing to look at your device.

### What are the costs associated with using Minnesota 511?

The Minnesota 511 app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in its description.

### Can I see live camera feeds?

Yes, the app provides access to roadside camera images and live video capabilities. It also includes snow plow camera images, allowing you to visually assess road conditions.

### Does the app help with finding amenities?

The app lists rest area locations and provides real-time truck parking availability for select state-run rest areas. It also shows electric vehicle charging locations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.8.108 — 2026-06-27

Performance Updates

### 5.8.97 — 2026-04-20

Summer is here! Plows and Winter Driving Quick Buttons have been replaced with Traffic Speeds and Commercial Driving Quick Buttons.
Default layers have been updated for that summer glow and now include Traffic Speeds as a default layer. Don't you worry,  the plow layer will return in the fall.

### 5.8.77 — 2026-02-13

- Added a quick reminder that the delay times provided by Google are estimates. While they’re great for planning, real-world traffic can be unpredictable, so your actual experience on the road might differ slightly from these "best guess" predictions.
- No more hide-and-seek with weather stations! Now, when you turn on the Weather Station layer, you’ll see every station across the state of Minnesota at once, whether there is an active alert or not.

### 5.8.71 — 2025-12-08

We've added inactive (gray) icons to the map and legend to show planned closures, work zones, or restrictions that are currently off-hours. These icons alert you to future conditions that may take effect later in the day or week. When the event is active, the icon will change back to full color.

### 5.8.47 — 2025-10-14

Winter Layer Updates: We've updated the default winter layers and quick buttons to help you prepare for winter driving.

Plow Cameras Return: Our plow cameras are back online, giving you a live look at road conditions.

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