Google Maps keeps giving inaccurate directions in my area, what steps can I take to correct the inaccurate directions?

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Xolvie
Xolvie Resolution Specialist November 06, 2024 4:14 pm

There are several things you can do to fix Google Maps' routes if they are wrong in your area.

First, open Google Maps and find the exact spot where the directions are wrong. If you tap on the area and then choose "Report a problem" or "Suggest an edit," you can send information about the wrong information.

Be as specific as you can and describe the exact problem, such as wrong road names, missing streets, or tracks that go in the wrong direction. Google also lets you add information about why a road is closed or how traffic is moving. Google will look over your report after you send it in. This could take a few days or weeks.

If the problem keeps happening, you might want to join the Google Maps Local Guides program. There, you can regularly add new information to the maps that make them more accurate.

If none of the above solutions work, please feel free to share your experience. You can also file a complaint on our website.

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