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

The traffic camera for I-25 Northbound @ US 550 (NMDOT Camera 412091) is a vital monitoring point for the northern end of the Albuquerque metropolitan area, located at Exit 242. It serves as the primary junction for traffic heading toward 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 (Bernalillo). Look for the camera icon labeled “I-25 @ US 550.” This cluster provides a dedicated Northbound (NB) view.

Location & View Details

• Interchange: I-25 Exit 242 (US-550 / NM-165 / Bernalillo / Rio Rancho).
• Perspective: The Northbound view captures traffic flow as it moves through the Bernalillo “S-curve” and heads toward the open mesa leading to Santa Fe. It is essential for monitoring the merge of traffic coming from Rio Rancho via the high-speed US-550 corridor.
• Significance: This is a major transition point for the state’s transportation network. US-550 is the primary route for travelers heading to northwestern New Mexico and the Four Corners area. This camera is the best tool for checking congestion at the Bernalillo junction and for monitoring winter road conditions, as this stretch often experiences high winds and blowing snow.
• Nearby Landmarks: Located adjacent to the Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel and just east of the Coronado Historic Site.