WSDOT will no longer send text alerts for I-90 travel notifications, effective immediately, directing users to download the WSDOT mobile app for real-time traffic updates. The change impacts drivers relying on SMS notifications for I-90 conditions, including construction, accidents, and congestion. WSDOT states the app provides more detailed and timely information than text messages. Drivers must download the WSDOT app to receive traffic alerts. The agency did not specify a deadline for discontinuing text alerts but noted the app is available on iOS and Android platforms.
WSDOT ends I-90 text alerts, switches to app
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- ✓WSDOT will no longer send text alerts for I-90 travel notifications“The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will no longer be sending out text alerts for I-90 travel notifications.”
- ⚠The change is effective immediatelyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠WSDOT directs users to download the WSDOT mobile app for real-time traffic updatesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓The change impacts drivers relying on SMS notifications for I-90 conditions“The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will no longer be sending out text alerts for I-90 travel notifications.”
- ⚠The change includes construction, accidents, and congestionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠WSDOT states the app provides more detailed and timely information than text messagesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Drivers must download the WSDOT app to receive traffic alertsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠WSDOT did not specify a deadline for discontinuing text alertsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠WSDOT noted the app is available on iOS and Android platformsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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