DO YOU KNOW ABOUT 511?????? This is for anyone ready to make a trip and traveling on Florida highways. Dial 511 from your phone before hitting the road. The service provides real-time travel information on all interstate highways in Florida, as well as Florida’s turnpike. 511 lets you know about accidents, road construction, severe weather conditions or other things that can slow you down. The traffic information is free on your home phone. When storms threaten Florida, a call to 511 will let you know before you leave so you can plan ahead. 511 gives information about road conditions, congestion, contraflow, suspended tolls and any road closings. This is statewide information that can be accessed and it may ask which part of the state do you want to know about. This is all real time reporting. You can also access this information on the internet by going into: www.Fl511.com to receive statewide and regional updates. The website provides much of the same information as the phone call, plus additional features, including traffic camera’s. So before leaving on your trip, check out the site before leaving home or while traveling throughout the state. It’s fast, easy and just a few clicks away.
SOURCE: FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION