To hear travel information in Oregon by phone simply dial 511. The information provided via 511 is the same as displayed on ODOT's Web site, TripCheck.com.
Please be aware that some phone companies in Oregon do not support the 511 dialing option. If your carrier is among this group you may still access travel conditions using your phone. Dial toll free 800.977.ODOT (6368).
If dialing from outside of Oregon dial our toll number 503.588.2941.
Main Menu Options
- Road Conditions by Highway
- Road Conditions in Mountain Passes
- Road Conditions in Major Cities
- Commercial Vehicle Restrictions
- Oregon Chain requirements
- Traveler Information Phone Numbers for Bordering States
- Information about ODOT Improved Road Condition Reporting System
We hope this information is helpful to those that are using our phone system. Please email the TripCheck Support if you have any questions about the changes.
511 Features
You may use TripCheck 511 system's voice recognition system to 'speak' your instructions into the system, just follow the prompts provided. This can speed your use of the system and make selection easier - particularly for cell phone users.
The system will also allow you to interrupt the information being presented if you want to navigate to another menu. For instance, speak 'highway' at any time and the system will return you to the Road Conditions by Highway menu option.
If you try to speak and the system is unable to recognize the word, or the telephone line has too much background noise, you will be given three opportunities before the system de-activates the voice prompt. Users for that call will then only be able to use the keypad to enter their choices from the menu above.
History of 511
In 2001 the Federal Communications Commission designated 511 as the single travel information phone number for states and local jurisdictions across the country. Oregon joins a number of states, including Washington, with service available to dial 511.
The Oregon Department of Transportation is proud to offer this service to help motorists with their travel plans.
