Traffic lights have appeared on Google Maps in some areas since 2020. However, not everyone had access to them, and they never showed up while navigating. Lights and stop signs will now appear on all routes while navigating. This should give users a better idea of how their journey will go and when they should turn around. Google says that many more normal map details will soon be visible in the navigation view, including building outlines and areas of interest.
While a lot of detail appears on a normal map, the navigation mode previously removed most of it, and gaps between roads were usually empty. For cities with a high level of Google Maps detail, you will also begin to see the specific shape and width of the road, including median lanes and islands.
Google says, “The new navigation map will begin rolling out in select countries in the coming weeks on Android, iOS, Android Auto, and CarPlay.”Features appear to be rolling out in stages as well. Right now I can see lights and stop signs, but no details of the building.
The maps will also start showing the approximate fare for the whole trip when you start navigating. Google says it obtains “authentic information from local toll authorities”and will “consider factors such as the cost of using a travel pass or other payment methods, what day of the week it is, and the expected toll amount. cost at a certain time when you will cross it.” Free routes are also still available. Google says, “You’ll start seeing toll road prices on Android and iOS this month for nearly 2,000 toll roads in the US, India, Japan, and Indonesia, with more coming soon.”
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