Live I-25 Webcam – Montgomery Blvd Overpass (Looking West), Albuquerque, NM

I-25 Looking West: Montgomery Blvd / Montaño Rd (Mile Marker 229)

The traffic camera for I-25 (NMDOT Camera 412074/412075) is situated at Mile Marker 229.0 within the multi-level Exit 229 interchange. This camera is a critical observation point for one of Albuquerque’s busiest east-west corridors, connecting the residential Northeast Heights to the North Valley and West Mesa via the Montaño Bridge.

Technical Specifications and Coordinates

The camera hardware is positioned at the nexus of Montgomery Blvd, Montaño Rd, and Jefferson St, providing a strategic view of surface street transitions and bridge access at Mile Marker 229:

• Decimal Degrees: 35.130281, -106.611002
• Degrees, Minutes, Seconds: $35^\circ 07′ 49.0″ \text{ N, } 106^\circ 36′ 39.6″ \text{ W}$

Accessing the Live Traffic Feed

Real-time imagery for this vital river-crossing artery is managed by the New Mexico Department of Transportation:

• Official Source: Visit NMRoads.com.
• Navigation Instructions: Zoom into the map at Mile Marker 229 (Exit 229). This camera cluster is typically labeled “I-25 @ Montgomery” and provides a high-angle Looking West view, capturing traffic flow as it moves toward the Rio Grande and the West Side.

Geographic Context and Landmarks

• Interchange Access: I-25 Exit 229 (Jefferson St / Montgomery Blvd / Montaño Rd).
• Local Landmarks: The camera is located adjacent to Lovelace Women’s Hospital and sits just south of the Cinemark Century Rio Plex 24 and the surrounding Restaurant Row entertainment district.
• Visual Perspective: The Looking West perspective is essential for monitoring the transition from Montgomery Blvd (east of the interstate) to Montaño Rd (west of the interstate). It provides a clear view of the bridge approach and the traffic signals that govern flow toward 2nd and 4th Streets.

Operational Significance

As one of the few primary river crossings in northern Albuquerque, the Montaño Bridge at Mile Marker 229 is a persistent bottleneck during peak commute hours. This camera is an indispensable tool for thousands of drivers navigating between the heights and the valley.

Notably, in early 2026, this interchange was designated for targeted bridge and ramp maintenance. This camera remains a primary resource for verifying the status of overnight closures and identifying real-time detour congestion, ensuring commuters can avoid the “stacking” that often occurs when bridge access is restricted.