Recently, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) launched a new feature allowing Santa Clarita residents to get notified about traffic updates. 

According to Caltrans officials, the new QuickMap push notification feature allows Santa Clarita residents to automatically receive real-time updates including information about nearby road closures, emergencies, and other such related issues. 

The push notifications feature would give travelers the ability to get “immediate traffic information, including traffic speed, lane and road closures due to construction and maintenance activities, emergency incidents,” when within 10 miles of such incidents. 

In addition, Californians can also get updates regarding “electronic highway message sign content, rest area locations, camera snapshots, and active chain control requirements.” 

Drivers can use the new push notification feature to get  “information to adjust plans when needed, compare route options, save time and travel safely to their destination,” reported Caltrans Director Tony Tavares.

Caltrans’ QuickMap is a mobile app and website available to the public at no cost for travel planning. If using the app while driving, Caltrans officials state to use “hands-free mode” to maximize safety. 

To learn more about the app or to download the app, click here.

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