Live I-25 Southbound Webcam – Paseo Del Norte Interchange, Albuquerque, NM

I-25 Southbound: Paseo Del Norte (Mile Marker 232)

The traffic camera for I-25 Southbound (NMDOT Camera 412081/412082) is one of the most vital monitoring points in Albuquerque, overseeing the massive multi-level interchange at Mile Marker 232.1. This site connects the Northeast Heights and Rio Rancho to the primary I-25 corridor, serving as a pulse point for northern city traffic.

Technical Specifications and Coordinates

The camera hardware is situated at the heart of the Paseo Del Norte (NM-423) interchange, marking a high-volume transition zone at Mile Marker 232:

• Decimal Degrees: 35.174820, -106.586240
• Degrees, Minutes, Seconds: $35^\circ 10′ 29.4″ \text{ N, } 106^\circ 35′ 10.5″ \text{ W}$

Accessing the Live Traffic Feed

Official real-time imagery is provided by the New Mexico Department of Transportation for commuter safety and flow management:

• Official Source: Visit NMRoads.com.
• Navigation Instructions: Zoom into the interactive map at Mile Marker 232 (Exit 232). Look for the camera icon labeled “I-25 @ Paseo Del Norte.” This cluster provides a dedicated Southbound (SB) perspective, capturing traffic entering the interchange from the north and transitioning from the flyover ramps.

Geographic Context and Landmarks

• Interchange Access: I-25 Exit 232 (Paseo Del Norte / NM-423).
• Local Landmarks: This camera is located adjacent to Cliff’s Amusement Park and just south of the Alameda Blvd exit (Mile Marker 233).
• Visual Perspective: The Southbound view monitors traffic traveling from the Sandia Pueblo, Bernalillo, and Santa Fe as it merges with the heavy volume arriving from Rio Rancho via the Paseo flyover.

Operational Significance

Following a massive reconstruction to create high-speed flyovers, this interchange at Mile Marker 232 has become a critical focal point for traffic engineers. This camera is the primary tool for identifying “weaving” issues or backups where flyover ramps join the main I-25 lanes. As a major indicator of flow for the morning rush, it provides the first clear look at how the commute into Downtown Albuquerque (Mile Marker 224) will develop.