Live I-25 Webcam – North of the Big I (Looking North), Albuquerque, NM

I-25 Looking North: Candelaria Road (Mile Marker 227)

The traffic camera for I-25 North of the Big I (NMDOT Camera 412072) is situated at Mile Marker 227.0 at the Exit 227 overpass. This location serves as the first major monitoring point for northbound travelers after they navigate the complex I-25/I-40 “Big I” interchange.

Technical Specifications and Coordinates

The camera hardware is physically positioned at the Candelaria Road interchange, approximately one mile north of the primary freeway junction at Mile Marker 227:

• Decimal Degrees: 35.113054, -106.621255
• Degrees, Minutes, Seconds: $35^\circ 06′ 47.0″ \text{ N, } 106^\circ 37′ 16.5″ \text{ W}$

Accessing the Live Traffic Feed

Real-time road conditions for the northbound transition zone are managed by the New Mexico Department of Transportation:

• Official Source: Visit NMRoads.com.
• Navigation Instructions: Zoom into the map at Mile Marker 227 (Exit 227). This camera provides a high-angle Looking North view, which is essential for commuters heading toward the Northeast Heights, Journal Center, or continuing north toward Santa Fe.

Geographic Context and Landmarks

• Interchange Access: I-25 Exit 227 (Candelaria Rd / Menaul Blvd).
• Local Landmarks: The camera serves the heavy commercial and industrial districts of Menaul and Candelaria. It is located near major retail hubs and auto dealerships along the frontage roads (Pan American Freeway).
• Visual Perspective: The Looking North perspective captures traffic flow as it accelerates away from the central city core. It is the primary tool for identifying “ripple effect” backups that start further north at the Montgomery Blvd (Mile Marker 228) or Paseo del Norte (Mile Marker 232) interchanges.

Operational Significance

This stretch of highway at Mile Marker 227 is a critical indicator of regional traffic health. It is the major transition point where the heavy congestion of the “Big I” typically begins to clear for northbound travelers. If traffic is backing up at Candelaria looking north, it indicates severe issues deeper in the Northeast Heights. Conversely, looking south from this point helps identify if the “Big I” bottleneck has extended beyond its normal boundaries.