The South Dakota Department of Transportation has added commercial vehicle information to its phone-based 511 Traveler Information Service and SafeTravelUSA.com/sd website.
This week, SafeTravelUSA began displaying commercial vehicle information, including seasonal load restrictions posted on state highways during the spring thaw.
The website’s map also shows where 6-, 7-, or 8-ton per axle weight limits have been posted related to construction, incidents or other conditions.
SafeTravelUSA's map can be “zoomed” to show every interstate, U.S. highway or state highway. The 511 Traveler Information Service provides the same information verbally.
The 511 service also informs travelers of National Weather Service warnings for flash floods, severe thunderstorms, tornados, blizzards, ice storms and winter storms affecting all interstate, federal and state highways in South Dakota. Weather service warnings should be available on SafeTravelUSA sometime in April.
The Department of Transportation provides 511 and SafeTraveUSA.com/sd as free services to improve safety and convenience for highway travelers. Both services provide information on road conditions, highway construction, events and incidents that affect traffic, as well as weather affecting travel.
Travelers can access South Dakota’s phone-based system by dialing 511 anywhere in South Dakota or 866-697-3511 outside the state.
