What Types Of Information Does The Map Automatically Provide?
Road condition details, Cameras, and Events are automatically selected.
Definitions and an explanation of our home page legend outlining the displayed
conditions on our map can be found on our site at the following link
Legend definitions page >>>
What Type Of Information Is Accessible From Within the Map Drop Down Menu?
The following information can be accessed by selecting/checking the appropriate box on the
map legend menu:
The map automatically displays Cameras and Incident icons. Not
interested in a certain type(s) of information? Then uncheck the appropriate
box on the map Legend drop-down menu.
Report a Problem
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The Report a Problem icon
when selected highlights on the map the areas of operation and contact details of the individual
Alberta Transportation Highway Maintenance Contractors.
Nat/Provincial Parks
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When the Nat/Prov Parks check box is selected
an icon is displayed at the location of Alberta's Parks, both Provincial and National.
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Clicking on the park icon of choice opens a detailed overview of the park in question.
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The information presented is everything from Facilities/Services and Recreational Activities
to camping and event notices; a veritable treasure trove of advice for the outdoor enthusiast.
Cameras
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Indicated by the
icon on the map. Click on the icon to provide a photo of the stretch of highway where the camera is located.
These photos are refreshed regularly, typically every 20 minutes.
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The number and locations of cameras continues to expand throughout the province.
As new cameras are installed and activated, they are added to the map.
Border Crossings
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Border crossings when selected,
displays on the map the location of the Canada/USA border crossings.
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Once the user clicks on the border crossing of their choice a window opens from the
Canada Border Services Agency. This page displays detailed information for that crossing
including office hours and services when and if present.
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In order to best serve the travelling public, delays when and if present
and the expected duration of the same are also indicated.
Ferry Crossings
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Indicated by the
icon on the map. Click on the icon to view the latest schedule and service information for the ferry route in that
location.
Events
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The Events icon
indicates that there are multiple advisories in that area.
Zoom in to seperate the icons, or click on the icon to display a window that will provide further
information for all the related items. For further information see
Legend definitions page >>>
Weather
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Environment Canada Weather Forecast icons are displayed on the map when users select
Weather from the menu. Simply click on the various weather icons displayed on the map to
access the Environment Canada Weather Forecast for your area of interest.