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Sign up for general updates delivered by e-mail or postal mail, and select the tab to sign up for personalized traffic and construction alerts delivered by e-mail and straight to your computer desktop.

New subscribers may save up to 3 routes; you must select the SUBMIT button at bottom to save your preferences.. Current subscribers, click here for instructions about changing or unsubscribing to updates and alerts.

1E-mail and zip code

2Alert format (more)

TrafficBug Desktop Alerts (requires download)
E-Mail Alerts
Alert format

You can receive alerts via e-mail, and/or through the TrafficBug® program that you download and install on your desktop. If you choose the TrafficBug® Desktop Alerts program, you will be taken to a download page after you save your preferences.

About TrafficBug®

When you download and install the TrafficBug® desktop PC program, an icon appears in your system tray. This icon changes color and blinks when new alert information is posted.

By double-clicking the icon, you can view traffic speeds, alerts, and planned future closure information on your desktop without navigating the web site. Information reflects only mainline roadways and ramps related to the I-94 project.

You also can customize the message settings so you only get the type of alerts you want for the routes you choose. You will provide the initial message settings on this subscription page, and may update them by accessing your profile through the Current Subscriber page (see link at top right of subscription page).

TrafficBug® is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista, and requires an always-on Internet connection to receive alerts. Installation and use of TrafficBug® are subject to our Terms of Use. View the Help Guide for more information.

3Alert type (more)

Speed Alerts
Traveler Alerts
Upcoming Closures
Alert type
Speed Alerts

Speed Alerts indicate road segments where speeds have dropped below 20MPH for more than 5 minutes along your selected route(s). This selection only applies to the TrafficBug® Desktop Alerts tool, and will not generate E-mail Alerts.

Traveler Alerts

Traveler Alerts may be current closures, incidents, or other events that impact traffic flow through the project corridor.

Planned Closure Alerts

Planned Closure Alerts occur when a new closure is set to occur within the next 7 days. These closures include complete roadway closures and do not include overnight or lane closures.

4Route 1 (more)

A.Select your first route:
Select route 1
B. What times do you want to receive alerts for this route?
C. Do you want to receive alerts for the reverse direction of your route?
D. What times do you want to receive alerts for the reverse route?
Route selection
  • Select the button and choose the starting and ending points of your route. You will receive mainline roadway alerts along the entire route. You will receive ramp and local connector roadway alerts for the interchanges at the Start and End points of your route only.
  • Select one of the time ranges; you may choose to receive alerts during this time range on "Weekdays only" if desired; OR you can choose "24/7" to receive alerts all the time; OR "7PM – 5AM" to receive alerts overnight.
  • Select "Yes" if you want to receive alerts for the reverse direction of your route, from your ending to your starting point.
  • If selecting "Yes" in part C, select times for the reverse direction as defined in part B above.

You may select up to two more routes (optional).

You must select the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the page to save your preferences.

5Route 2 (optional)

A.Select your second route:
Select route 2
B. What times do you want to receive alerts for this route?
C. Do you want to receive alerts for the reverse direction of your route?
D. What times do you want to receive alerts for the reverse route?

6Route 3 (optional)

A.Select your third route:
Select route 3
B.What times do you want to receive alerts for this route?
C. Do you want to receive alerts for the reverse direction of your route?
D. What times do you want to receive alerts for the reverse route?

7Save your preferences