Google has added traffic alerts feature to Google Maps. Following this update, users will be able to check the traffic status while searching for directions on particular routes and view in which routes traffic is busiest at any given time. They'll also be informed about blockades or construction zones on the selected route. The traffic updates are available for inter-city routes as well. What's really interesting is that one will also be able to check what the traffic condition is likely to be over the next few days. Users can check this by changing the departure time and date. It needs to be pointed out that it's not clear if this feature has been extended to India or not. We've written to Google to find that out, and will update once we hear back. However, when we searched for the best route to travel from Indiranagar, Bangalore to Koramangala, Bangalore, and were informed that there are 2 construction zones on Indiranagar 100 ft road. Google said that its Google Maps app has also been updated to provide users an explanation of upcoming traffic conditions and help them find the quickest route, once they enter a destination. It's not clear if the app has been updated with Indian destinations as well, at present. Google Maps will also provide alerts regarding traffic congestion up ahead on the route users are travelling, plus an estimated time they'll be stuck in traffic. It'll also suggest alternative routes. Google Maps had first introduced live traffic coverage for Indian…
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