Live I-25 Southbound Webcam – US 550, Albuquerque, NM

The traffic camera for I-25 Southbound @ US-550 (NMDOT Camera 412091) is a critical vantage point for commuters entering the Albuquerque metro area from the north. It is located at Exit 242 in Bernalillo, the major junction for Rio Rancho, Placitas, and the Santa Ana Pueblo.

Camera Coordinates

The camera is physically positioned at the interchange of I-25 and US-550 / NM-165:

• Decimal Degrees: 35.318850, -106.533240
• Degrees, Minutes, Seconds: $35^\circ 19′ 07.9″ \text{ N, } 106^\circ 31′ 59.7″ \text{ W}$

Live Traffic Feed

• NMDOT (Official): You can access the real-time imagery at NMRoads.com.
  • How to find it: Zoom into the map at Exit 242. This camera cluster is labeled “I-25 @ US 550” and offers a dedicated Southbound (SB) view.

Location & View Details

• Interchange: I-25 Exit 242 (US-550 / NM-165 / Bernalillo).
• Perspective: The Southbound view monitors traffic coming from Santa Fe and Algodones as it enters the Bernalillo “S-curve.” It specifically captures the merge point where heavy commuter traffic from Rio Rancho (via US-550) joins the interstate.
• Significance: This is a notorious “bottleneck” during the morning rush hour. Because US-550 is the primary artery for Rio Rancho, this camera is the best way to gauge if the merge is backing up. It is also a vital tool for checking winter road conditions, as the Bernalillo hill often experiences icing before the rest of the city.
• Nearby Landmarks: Located adjacent to the Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel and just east of the Coronado Historic Site.