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

The traffic camera for I-25 North of the Big I (Looking North) is located at the Candelaria Road overpass (Exit 227). This is the first major monitoring point for northbound travelers after they successfully navigate the I-25/I-40 interchange.

Camera Coordinates

The camera is physically positioned at the Candelaria Road interchange, approximately one mile north of the “Big I”:

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

Live Traffic Feed

• NMDOT (Official State Source): You can access the real-time feed on NMRoads.com.
  • How to find it: Zoom into the map at Exit 227 (Candelaria Rd). This camera provides a high-angle view Looking North, which is essential for commuters heading toward the Northeast Heights, Journal Center, or Santa Fe.

Location Details

• Exit Number: I-25 Exit 227 (Candelaria Rd / Menaul Blvd).
• Perspective: The Looking North view 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 Montgomery or Paseo del Norte.
• Significance: This stretch of highway serves the heavy commercial and industrial districts of Menaul and Candelaria. It is a major transition point where the “Big I” congestion typically begins to clear for northbound travelers.
• Nearby Landmarks: Located near the American International Rattlesnake Museum (Old Town) area to the west and the various retail hubs along Menaul Blvd.