Live I-25 Northbound Webcam – Central Ave Overpass (Southbound Off-ramp), Albuquerque, NM

I-25 Northbound: Central Ave / Route 66 (Mile Marker 224)

The traffic camera for I-25 Northbound (NMDOT Camera 412068) is located at Mile Marker 224.5 at the Exit 224C interchange. This camera provides a vital monitoring perspective for traffic moving through the heart of Albuquerque and the historic Route 66 corridor.

Technical Specifications and Coordinates

The camera hardware is positioned directly at the Central Avenue overpass, capturing the convergence of historic local transit and the modern interstate system at Mile Marker 224:

• Decimal Degrees: 35.083106, -106.636845
• Degrees, Minutes, Seconds: $35^\circ 04′ 59.2″ \text{ N, } 106^\circ 38′ 12.6″ \text{ W}$

Accessing the Live Traffic Feed

Real-time imagery for this downtown monitoring cluster is provided by the New Mexico Department of Transportation:

• Official Source: Visit NMRoads.com.
• Navigation Instructions: Zoom into the map at Mile Marker 224 (Exit 224C). Select the camera icon for the Northbound (NB) perspective to view highway flow and the Central Avenue interchange ramps.

Geographic Context and Landmarks

• Interchange Access: I-25 Exit 224C (Central Ave / Route 66).
• Local Landmarks: This camera is situated near Presbyterian Hospital, the Albuquerque High Lofts, and the Innovate ABQ district, all located within the Mile Marker 224 downtown loop.
• Visual Perspective: The feed captures Northbound traffic as it passes through the city center. It monitors the flow just before vehicles reach the Lomas Blvd exit (Mile Marker 225) and the “Big I” interchange (Mile Marker 226).

Operational Significance

Central Avenue remains Albuquerque’s most iconic thoroughfare. This camera at Mile Marker 224 is essential for monitoring traffic during major city events, evening nightlife in the East Downtown (EDo) district, and the high-volume daily commute between the University of New Mexico area and the downtown business core. It serves as a key indicator for congestion levels before traffic hits the major I-25/I-40 junction.