Weather and travel information will soon be available through an easy to remember three digit phone number.

 

August 1, 2006

 

Weather and travel information will soon be available through an easy to remember three digit phone number.


Environment Canada is part of a group that has received approval from the CRTC to create a  511 weather and travel information service.


Tony Chir of Environment Canada says they hope to have the system up and running by the end of 2007.


He explains people will be able to access current weather forecasts and weather warnings as well as information on road conditions and construction.


Other groups involved with the 511 service include Transport Canada and the Province of Manitoba.