Autoroute Info facts for kids
Autoroute Info is a special radio station in France that helps drivers on major highways. It broadcasts on 107.7 MHz, which is a specific radio frequency, and has been on the air since October 1991. This station covers about 2,500 kilometers (that's about 1,550 miles!) of highways, mainly in central-eastern France and the Rhône-Alpes region. It serves many big highway networks like APRR, AREA, ATMB, SFTRF, and Adelac, plus some areas around Grenoble. Autoroute Info has two main studios where all the magic happens: one in Dijon and another in Chambéry.
The station has a team of about 100 people working together. Among them are 27 full-time journalists, and 11 of these journalists are the voices you hear on the radio!
What You Hear on Autoroute Info
Autoroute Info is always on, broadcasting live 24 hours a day, seven days a week! This means you can get updates whenever you're driving.
Staying Safe with Traffic Updates
Every 15 minutes, the station broadcasts a quick traffic report. This report gives you the latest information about road conditions. The updates are continuous, meaning they change as new information comes in. If there's a big problem, like a car accident or really bad weather, the station can even stop its regular programming right away to warn listeners. This helps drivers stay safe and avoid danger.
More Than Just Traffic
When they're not giving traffic updates, Autoroute Info plays a unique mix of music, with about 300 different songs played each day! They also broadcast short segments that are helpful and interesting for drivers. These segments cover topics like:
- Sports news
- Tips for driving on highways
- Important safety advice
- Information about tourism in the areas they cover
The station also provides quick news updates, called "news flashes," at 15 minutes and 45 minutes past every hour. These news flashes come from France Info, which is a national all-news radio station in France.
