Does Apple Watch Mapping direction incorporate live updating traffic?

[mk313]

Does anyone know if using the maps app on the watch for directions would include live-updating traffic info, like the phone does. (So for example, if I'm driving somewhere following the maps, but an accident ahead shutdown traffic, will the watch know to re-route me?)

I've had to make use of that several times on my phone & can't find any clear answers to this on the forums or apple's support website (unless I'm using an improper term to describe what I'm looking for)

 

[ericg301]

The phone and watch work in tandem - taps for next turn. So if Apple Maps redirects you, youlll still a notice to take the next turn. Is that what you’re asking?

 

[mk313]

Sorry, I meant if I am using the cellular watch when the phone is not nearby