Traffic

Traffic jams on the map

There are multiple ways to show traffic jams on the map:

• Tap  → Traffic.
• Tap the  button. While the data is loading, the button may flash yellow.

In some cities, the button displays information about the traffic level using a ten-point scale, where 0 points means that the roads are clear, and 10 points means that it would be quicker to walk.

The level of traffic congestion is indicated by color:

— Roads are clear.
— Light traffic.
— Traffic.
— Gridlock.
— No reliable data.

Traffic information is provided by Yandex Maps users. This data is sent anonymized and confidential. The more often the data is received, the more accurate and up-to-date the information on the map is.

Information on the map is updated as new data becomes available. If the traffic situation changes, Yandex Maps may suggest alternative or faster routes.

Traffic in the widget

You can use the widget to assess traffic congestion. If you added your Home/Work addresses, the widget will show how much time it will take you to get there. If traffic information is not available, the widget shows the distance to these points.

There are two types of widgets available for Yandex Maps: on the home screen and on the lock screen.

On the home screen

Available on devices with Android and iOS 15 and above.

The widget shows your location on the map, traffic congestion, and the traffic level. You can change the widget size depending on the available free space on the home screen.

What the widget looks like

Add

Android

iOS

1. Tap and hold an empty area on the home screen.
2. Select Widgets.
3. Scroll down to Yandex Maps and select the widget size.
4. Check the widget settings.
5. Tap Add widget and drag it to the selected location on the screen.

1. Tap and hold an empty area on the home screen until the app icons start shaking.
2. Tap Add in the upper-left corner.
3. Select the Yandex Maps traffic widget.
4. Select the widget size.
5. Tap Add widget and drag it to the selected location on the screen.

Delete

Android

iOS

1. Tap and hold the widget.
2. Drag the widget to the Remove button.

1. Tap and hold the widget.
2. Tap Delete widget.
3. Tap Delete to confirm the action.

On the lock screen

Available on devices with iOS 16 and above.

The widget shows the travel time and traffic level. You can see this information without unlocking the screen.

What the widget looks like

Add

1. Tap and hold the lock screen.
2. Tap Customize.
3. If you haven't set the lock screen wallpaper, select Add new wallpaper. If the lock screen wallpaper is set, skip this step.
4. On the lock screen, select Add widgets. If you already have widgets installed, remove them to make room for new ones.
5. In the list that appears, select Yandex Maps.
6. In the list of widgets, tap on the ones you want to add.
7. Tap on an empty space and then tap Done in the upper-right corner.

Delete

1. Tap and hold the lock screen.
2. Tap Customize.
3. Tap and hold the widget area.
4. Tap the Minus icon next to the widgets you want to remove.
5. Tap on an empty space and then tap Done in the upper-right corner.

Widget settings

To go to the widget settings:

1. Tap  (profile picture). If you haven't signed in, tap .

2. Open Settings → Widget.

Available settings (default settings are highlighted):

• Traffic jams on the map: Enabled, Disabled.
• Map scale: Close, Average, Far.
• Updated every: 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes.
• Theme: System, Light, Dark.

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