Welcome to New Brunswick 511
Get started to discover new and exciting features!
Signing up with New Brunswick 511
- Creating an account is NOT mandatory on this website; however if you do, you’ll be able to personalize your experience and receive traffic notifications.
- Select ‘Sign Up’ from the menu options in the top right corner
- You can now sign up with either your email or phone number.
- Enter your information and click Sign up button. Verify your account by clicking on the confirmation link that will be sent to your email or SMS.
Creating & Saving a Customized Route
- Enter your start and end locations by typing the addresses into the address fields. Alternatively, you may also right click on the map. Once you have entered the route locations, click ‘Drive’.
- Review the routes generated and select the one that suits you best.
- When done, enter a name for your route and click ‘Save’.
Creating a Notification for your Route
- Once your route is saved, you will be asked if you want to be notified of events on this route. Click ‘Create Route Notification’
- You will be redirected to the notification creation page. Enter the required information for your route, select a delivery option (email or SMS), and click ‘Save’.
- You will now be notified of any future events that affect your route.
Welcome to NB511
Get started to discover new and exciting features!
Signing up with NB511
- Creating an account is NOT mandatory on this website; however if you do, you’ll be able to personalize your experience and receive traffic notifications.
- Select ‘Sign Up’ from the menu options in the top right corner
- Enter your name, email, and create a password. Click ‘Sign Up' when done.
- You will get an email to verify your account, click the link that was sent to your email.
- Including a phone number will allow you to receive text notifications, you will receive an SMS (text) with your confirmation code. Note this is in addition to the email verification.
Creating & Saving a Customized Route
- Enter your start and end locations by typing the addresses into the address fields. Alternatively, you may also right click on the map, select a location from the available options, and select whether the location will be the start or end of your trip. Once you have entered the route locations, click ‘Drive’.
- Review the routes generated and select the one that suits you best.
- When done, enter a name for your route and click ‘Save’.
Creating a Notification for your Route
- In the Manage My Routes table, find the route that you previously saved that you would like to create a notification for and click ‘ Create Route Notification’.
- You will be redirected to the manage route notification page. Enter the required information for your route, select a delivery option (email or SMS), and click ‘ Save’.
- You will now be notified of any future events that affect your route.
FAQ
NB511 is a free bilingual traveller information service, operated by the New Brunswick government, which may be accessed via phone, mobile device or computer. The information covers highway conditions, construction roadwork, weather alerts, flood event and the availability of ferry services. Users within New Brunswick may access the information via phone toll-free by simply calling 5-1-1. Computer and mobile device users may also visit the NB511 web site at 511.gnb.ca. Having both phone-in and web site components ensures NB511 is available to the widest range of users. NB511 is part of a North American approach to providing weather and traveller information.
Yes. All you have to do is call 511 for free, instant access or go online at 511.gnb.ca
NB511, which you can access by telephone, smart phone and on the Web, is an official source of transportation information necessary to plan safe trips across New Brunswick.
NB511 via the telephone will provide such information as:
- Road conditions along major highways (winter only)
- Construction activities
- The availability of ferry services.
NB511 (511.gnb.ca) online or via smart phones will provide:
- Road conditions along major highways (winter only);
- Construction, Bridge, Flooding andIncidents
- The availability of ferry services.
- Traffic camera images;
- Links to partners' websites or information pages;
- Links to Environment Canada weather;
You can dial toll-free 1-800-561-4063 (road conditions) or 1-888-747-7706 (Ferry information) from outside New Brunswick to hear the same information as if you are dialing 511 from within New Brunswick.
Call No. 911 for any emergency.
Informing the public is a priority for the New Brunswick government. Winter road condition reports are provided by NB Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (NBDTI) field staff and/or Private Operators (MRDC, Brunway and Gateway). Similarly construction/maintenance activities that create a whole road closure for ½ hour or longer; restrict a travel lane for more than 4 hours ; or closed due to flooding, etc. are reported by NBDTI or Private Operator staff.
Information concerning major events in progress on the road network and resulting in significant disruptions is updated every time new developments occur or as soon as the event ends.
Information on winter road conditions are updated a minimum of 2 times daily or whenever significant changes occur. The information provided reflects the current conditions on a given segment.
Information on roadwork is updated as major construction phases begin and when the work is completed.
If you are in New Brunswick, use of the NB511 service is free.
Travellers using NB511, will notice some changes in winter road condition descriptions. Canadian road authorities have worked together to develop a new and consistent vocabulary as part of 511 systems being implemented by jurisdictions throughout the country.
Yes, so long as you are using a hands-free telephone device. The use of hand-held devices with a telephone function, such as cell phones or smart phones (for example, BlackBerry, iPhone, etc.), is prohibited when driving. Operating an automobile requires your full attention and concentration. Distracted driving legislation is in effect in New Brunswick.
Links to neighbouring road report information are on the NB511 website. The 511 telephone component also provides road information contact numbers for other areas bordering New Brunswick.
Construction and Maintenance activities reported on this site are for locations exhibiting the following restrictions:
- The whole road is closed for ½ hour or longer; or
- A travel lane is restricted for a period of more than 4 hours.
Severe road condition, recommend public to not travel. Maintenance service may be suspended during this advisory.
Severe and hazardous conditions, public travel is not permitted. Maintenance services are suspended and/or restricted. Maintenance activity is limited to coordination with emergency response vehicles only.
A highway and/or adjacent highways have become impassable, including emergency response vehicles due to extensive infrastructure damage and/or severe weather conditions.