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> **Original source:** https://support.google.com/maps/answer/7200764?hl=en&utm_source=openai

On your iPhone or iPad, you can get real-time traffic information in the Today view without opening the Google Maps app. When you add the Google Traffic widget, you'll see:

-   Traffic information and delays in your area
-   Crashes, construction, or road closures nearby

## Get traffic information in the Today view

This feature is available on your iPhone or iPad on iOS 11 and above.

1.  On the lock screen of your iPhone or iPad, swipe left to right until you see a list of widgets.  
    ![Swipe right](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KmqilNNQ_u5olgsA1cKiiR14G7bmPgI6ufJZEMUZ5YsDzJQ3zCD_9TjBjwl5Jn4Zrg=w400-h600)
2.  Scroll to the bottom and tap **Edit**.  
    ![Swipe up](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/MHW-g7kDKJ_BSY1QooTVqIEeaehmXhMOXvvZKZN4k9RNL-8kFzUo29ag6GGALxSYgG8=w400-h600) ![Tap edit](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XEuaZjgFB1jZd34lt5kBno4tlUuECze5Swv-AfBkjNVCHojcQcrwsyDx43I_N4Mj8JxQ=w400-h600)
3.  Tap Add ![Add question](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UfX7V-oL1Q_KK8J4Afz8RjoDAW8uFgjJPs9li9U7DsyATC3JsahyO6qP0wnrTemWVvVf=w36-h36) "Google Traffic" ![Maps](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/yBT9NcPCOum61BXUrmlfBecOpNufMGBDbh3rFQfIQu1Rs23tjRnhNdEou6yHAurnyw=h36).  
    ![Add widget](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9K4XGY-Qhc2mT9_C55t_XH7Y4Ct5xcnnOeBHOPPjUKb6QLeLNka95DnO-LGaVAWtxg8=w400-h600)
4.  Tap **Done**. You should see nearby traffic information in the Today view.

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