Live I-25 Webcam – Cesar Chavez Blvd (Looking South), Albuquerque, NM

I-25 Looking South: Avenida Cesar Chavez (Mile Marker 223)

The traffic camera for I-25 (NMDOT Camera 412065) is positioned at Mile Marker 223.1 within the Exit 223 interchange. This camera provides a crucial vantage point for the university and sports stadium district, monitoring the transition between downtown Albuquerque and the southern corridors.

Technical Specifications and Coordinates

The camera equipment is physically situated at the Avenida Cesar Chavez SE interchange, providing a high-angle perspective at Mile Marker 223:

• Decimal Degrees: 35.068812, -106.625945
• Degrees, Minutes, Seconds: $35^\circ 04′ 07.7″ \text{ N, } 106^\circ 37′ 33.4″ \text{ W}$

Accessing the Live Traffic Feed

Real-time imagery for this high-density event zone is managed by the New Mexico Department of Transportation:

• Official Source: Visit NMRoads.com.
• Navigation Instructions: Zoom into the map at Mile Marker 223 (Exit 223). This camera is configured with a Looking South view, which is ideal for monitoring traffic as it flows toward the Gibson Blvd and Sunport (Mile Marker 221) interchanges.

Geographic Context and Landmarks

• Interchange Access: I-25 Exit 223 (Avenida Cesar Chavez / University of New Mexico).
• Local Landmarks: This camera is located directly adjacent to the city’s primary sports complex, including Isotopes Park, University Stadium, and The Pit (University Arena).
• Visual Perspective: The feed captures vehicles moving south, away from the downtown core and the UNM main campus, providing an unobstructed view of the highway before the industrial zones.

Operational Significance

This interchange at Mile Marker 223 is a major feeder for students, faculty, and sports fans. The camera is heavily utilized by local news and traffic engineers to monitor congestion during stadium events, university commencements, and peak commute hours when volume shifts between the university district and the South Valley. It serves as a vital tool for assessing post-game traffic clearance.