Live I-25 Webcam – Comanche Rd On-Ramp (Looking South), Albuquerque, NM

I-25 Southbound: Comanche Road (Mile Marker 227)

The traffic camera for the I-25 Southbound @ Comanche Rd On-Ramp (NMDOT Camera 412073) is a vital monitoring point for the “Mid-Town” industrial and commercial corridor. It is located at Mile Marker 227.1, serving as a critical observation stage for vehicles merging onto the interstate to head toward the city center and the I-40 “Big I” interchange.

Technical Specifications and Coordinates

The camera is physically positioned at the Comanche Rd NE / Griegos Rd NW interchange (Exit 227), capturing the southbound acceleration lane and frontage road activity:

• Decimal Degrees: 35.120286, -106.618482
• Degrees, Minutes, Seconds: $35^\circ 07′ 13.0″ \text{ N, } 106^\circ 37′ 06.5″ \text{ W}$

Accessing the Live Traffic Feed

Real-time imagery and road conditions for this segment are provided 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 is part of the Comanche interchange cluster and is configured to provide a high-angle Looking South view.

Geographic Context and Landmarks

• Interchange Access: I-25 Exit 227 (Comanche Rd / Griegos Rd).
• Local Landmarks: Located north of the Candelaria Road interchange and just south of the heavily trafficked Montgomery Blvd exit (Mile Marker 228).
• Visual Perspective: The feed captures the merge point where traffic from the North Valley enters the high-speed lanes. It monitors the transition from the frontage road (Pan American Freeway) onto I-25 SB, providing a clear look at potential merging bottlenecks.

Operational Significance

Comanche Road is a primary east-west artery for freight logistics and local commuters. This camera at Mile Marker 227 is essential for detecting if traffic is backing up from the Menaul/Candelaria exits or the “Big I” interchange, which is approximately two miles to the south. During the morning rush hour, it serves as a “first look” for commuters heading toward the downtown core to decide if the frontage roads are a more viable bypass.