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> **Documentation Index:** Fetch the complete configuration index at https://yandex.com/support/m-maps/en/llms.txt


# Traffic

## Traffic jams on the map {#jam-map}

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

- Tap **![](_assets/layers.png)** → **Traffic**.
- Tap ![](_assets/jams.png). 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.

{% note alert %}

Traffic level indication is available in Russia, Türkiye, and Kazakhstan.

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The level of traffic congestion is indicated by color:

![](_assets/nav-stop-green.png) — Roads are clear.
![](_assets/nav-stop-yellow.png) — Light traffic.
![](_assets/nav-stop-red.png) — Traffic.
![](_assets/nav-stop-noroad.png) — Gridlock.
![](_assets/nav-stop-blue.png) — 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 {#jam-vidget}

{% note warning %}

For the widget to work properly, it needs background location access. If location access is disabled, enable location detection during widget installation.

{% endnote %}

You can use the widget to assess traffic congestion. If you added your [Home/Work](https://yandex.com/support/m-maps/en/save-places.md#home-and-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](#home-screen) and [on the lock screen](#block-screen).

### On the home screen {#home-screen}

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.

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![](_assets/home-screen-android.png){.border-yes}

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- Android

  
  
  1. Tap and hold an empty area on the home screen.
  1. Select **Widgets**.
  1. Scroll down to **Yandex Maps** and select the widget size.
  1. Check the widget [settings](#set-jam-vi).
  1. Tap **Add widget** and drag it to the selected location on the screen.
  
  

- iOS

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

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{% cut "Delete" %}

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- Android

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

- iOS

  
  1. Tap and hold the widget.
  1. Tap **Delete widget**.
  1. Tap **Delete** to confirm the action.

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### On the lock screen {#block-screen}

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

{% cut "What the widget looks like" %}

![](_assets/block-screen-ios.png){.border-yes}

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

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{% cut "Delete" %}

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

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### Widget settings {#set-jam-vi}

{% note alert %}

You can only configure widgets on Android devices.

{% endnote %}

To go to the widget settings: 
1. <!-- source: en/_includes/reusables/id-night-mode/step-1.md -->
   Tap **![](_assets/profile-icon.svg) (profile picture)**. If you haven't signed in, tap ![](_assets/menu-burger.svg).
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1. Open **Settings** → **Widget**.

Available settings:

- 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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