It’s not just you: Google Maps traffic lines have disappeared for many users (Update: Fix)

Credit: Megan Ellis / Android Authority TL;DR A Google Maps bug is causing color-coded traffic lines (green, yellow, orange, and red) to vanish from the map interface, while underlying traffic data, road closures, and route calculations remain functional. The issue affects Android, iOS, and desktop web browsers. Standard fixes like toggling traffic layers, clearing cache, or switching accounts do not solve the problem.

Update, July 28, 2026 (02:30 PM ET): Google has confirmed to Android Authority that a fix is now available for this glitch. It may take a few hours before all users see their traffic layers restored. Original article, July 27, 2026 (08:06 AM ET): If you rely on Google Maps to gauge whether your commute is clear or jammed up with heavy traffic, you might want to double-check your screen before heading out.

A growing number of Google Maps users on both Android and iOS are reporting a confusing UI bug that completely removes color-coded traffic lines from their navigation layer, leaving routes visually clear even when severe delays lie ahead.