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

I-25 Northbound: Bernalillo / US-550 (Mile Marker 242)

The traffic camera for I-25 Northbound (NMDOT Camera 412091) is a vital monitoring point for the northern end of the Albuquerque metropolitan area, situated at Mile Marker 242.1 within the Exit 242 interchange. It serves as the primary junction for traffic transitioning toward Rio Rancho, Placitas, and the Santa Ana Pueblo.

Technical Specifications and Coordinates

The camera equipment is physically positioned at the high-volume interchange of I-25 and US-550 / NM-165, marking the gateway to the northern mesa at Mile Marker 242:

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

Accessing the Live Traffic Feed

Official real-time imagery is provided by the New Mexico Department of Transportation to assist with trip planning and safety:

• Official Source: Visit NMRoads.com.
• Navigation Instructions: Zoom into the interactive map at Mile Marker 242 (Exit 242/Bernalillo). Look for the camera icon labeled “I-25 @ US 550.” This cluster provides a dedicated Northbound (NB) view of the highway.

Geographic Context and Landmarks

• Interchange Access: I-25 Exit 242 (US-550 / NM-165 / Bernalillo / Rio Rancho).
• Local Landmarks: The camera is located adjacent to the Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel and just east of the Coronado Historic Site, both situated within the Mile Marker 242 radius.
• Visual Perspective: The Northbound view captures traffic as it navigates the Bernalillo “S-curve” and heads toward the open highway leading to Santa Fe (Mile Marker 245+).

Operational Significance

This is a major transition point for the state’s transportation network. US-550 is the primary artery for travelers heading to northwestern New Mexico and the Four Corners area. This camera at Mile Marker 242 is the premier tool for checking congestion at the Bernalillo junction and for monitoring the heavy merge of traffic originating from Rio Rancho. Additionally, it is critical for winter safety, as this stretch of the I-25 corridor is prone to high winds and blowing snow.