Live I-25 Southbound Webcam – Central Ave Overpass (Southbound On-ramp), Albuquerque, NM

I-25 Southbound: Central Ave / Route 66 (Mile Marker 224)

The traffic camera for I-25 Southbound (NMDOT Camera 412068) is located at Mile Marker 224.5 at the Exit 224C interchange. This camera monitors the critical merge point where travelers from historic Route 66 and the downtown core enter the southbound interstate lanes.

Technical Specifications and Coordinates

The camera hardware is positioned directly at the Central Avenue interchange, capturing the flow of traffic at the intersection of modern interstate transit and the historic “Mother Road” at Mile Marker 224:

• Decimal Degrees: 35.083106, -106.636845
• Degrees, Minutes, Seconds: $35^\circ 04′ 59.2″ \text{ N, } 106^\circ 38′ 12.6″ \text{ W}$

Accessing the Live Traffic Feed

Real-time road conditions for this vital urban artery are provided by the New Mexico Department of Transportation:

• Official Source: Visit NMRoads.com.
• Navigation Instructions: Zoom into the map at Mile Marker 224 (Exit 224C). Look for the camera cluster at the Central Ave overpass. This specific feed provides views of the Southbound On-ramp, allowing commuters to check for merging delays originating from the East Downtown district.

Geographic Context and Landmarks

• Interchange Access: I-25 Exit 224C (Central Ave / Route 66).
• Local Landmarks: The camera is situated at the border of the Huning Highlands and EDo (East Downtown) neighborhoods. It is located just south of the Lomas Blvd interchange (Mile Marker 225) and within the medical district near Presbyterian Hospital.
• Visual Perspective: This specific view overlooks the Southbound On-ramp, capturing traffic as it merges from Central Avenue onto I-25 SB. It is a key vantage point for identifying how surface street congestion in the downtown business center affects interstate flow.

Operational Significance

As Central Avenue is Albuquerque’s primary east-west thoroughfare, this on-ramp at Mile Marker 224 serves as a major entry point for employees and visitors leaving the Innovate ABQ district and the downtown financial center. Monitoring this location is essential during the evening commute to gauge traffic density before vehicles transition into the southern industrial corridors.