How do I route around roads closed by severe weather?

PC*Miler Web’s traffic feature can help you identify in real-time where roads are closed due to damage from hurricanes or other severe weather. To turn on this feature:

  • Before entering the stops on your route, select the Arrival/Depart drop-down, and check the slider next to Apply Traffic.

  • Select Depart Now, and select Set to finish.

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  • As PC*Miler calculates the route, it will look for any current road closures and route around them, unless one of your stops is located on a closed road.

View road closures on the map

You can also view closures on the PC*Miler map.

  • In the map controls on the right-hand side of the screen, select Content Layers and toggle on the switch for Traffic Congestion.

  • Closed roads have a black overlay, as in this October 2024 example near Asheville, NC, after Hurricane Helene. (Select image to enlarge)

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Weather

Current weather conditions can also help you better plan routes during a storm. Learn more about setting weather-related map layers. (Select image to enlarge)

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