Live I-25 Webcam – Jefferson St Underpass (Looking North), Albuquerque, NM

I-25 Looking North: Jefferson St Underpass (Mile Marker 229)

The traffic camera for I-25 (NMDOT Camera 412076) is situated at Mile Marker 229.1 within the complex Exit 229 interchange. This camera provides crucial oversight for the Jefferson Corridor, which is widely recognized as one of the most vital industrial and office hubs in Albuquerque.

Technical Specifications and Coordinates

The camera hardware is physically located at the major multi-street interchange involving Jefferson Street, Montgomery Blvd, and Montaño Road, monitoring commuter density at Mile Marker 229:

• Decimal Degrees: 35.132515, -106.608142
• Degrees, Minutes, Seconds: $35^\circ 07′ 57.1″ \text{ N, } 106^\circ 36′ 29.3″ \text{ W}$

Accessing the Live Traffic Feed

Real-time road conditions for this high-volume business district are 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). Look for the camera icon on the north side of the interchange. This specific feed is oriented Looking North, capturing traffic as it leaves the Montgomery Blvd cluster and heads toward the Journal Center and the Northeast Heights.

Geographic Context and Landmarks

• Interchange Access: I-25 Exit 229 (Jefferson St / Montgomery Blvd / Montaño Rd).
• Local Landmarks: The camera is located adjacent to the North Hills business park, Lovelace Women’s Hospital, and the major entertainment complex at the Cinemark Century Rio 24.
• Visual Perspective: The feed captures the section of the interstate where the frontage road (Pan American Freeway) and the main lanes split to serve the heavy commercial area. It is a critical vantage point for assessing if traffic is backing up from the San Mateo Blvd or San Antonio Dr exits (Mile Marker 230/231).

Operational Significance

Jefferson Street operates as the primary artery for the North I-25 business district. This camera at Mile Marker 229 is an essential daily resource for thousands of office workers and medical personnel commuting to the area. It is heavily utilized during peak morning hours to monitor traffic transitioning from the “Big I” interchange toward the northern city limits, allowing drivers to determine if surface streets offer a faster alternative to the highway.