Live I-25 Webcam – South of the Big I(Near Big I Interchange), Albuquerque, NM

I-25 South of the Big I: Lomas Blvd (Mile Marker 225)

The traffic camera cluster for I-25 (NMDOT Camera 412070/412071) is arguably the most vital piece of monitoring equipment in New Mexico. Situated at Mile Marker 225.1 at the Lomas Boulevard overpass, it acts as the “final warning” system for motorists entering the “Big I”—the massive multi-level interchange where I-25 and I-40 converge.

Technical Specifications and Coordinates

The cameras are physically mounted on the Lomas Boulevard overpass, providing a strategic vantage point just south of the state’s busiest freeway junction:

• Decimal Degrees: 35.091718, -106.634747
• Degrees, Minutes, Seconds: $35^\circ 05′ 30.2″ \text{ N, } 106^\circ 38′ 05.1″ \text{ W}$

Accessing the Live Traffic Feed

Real-time imagery and road conditions for the downtown core and the Big I are managed by the New Mexico Department of Transportation:

• Official Source: Visit NMRoads.com.
• Navigation Instructions: Zoom into the “Big I” (the junction of I-25 and I-40) on the interactive map. This location provides two primary high-angle views:
  • Looking North (412070): Monitors the approach to the I-40 ramps.
  • Looking South (412071): Monitors traffic heading into the downtown business district.

Geographic Context and Landmarks

• Interchange Access: I-25 Exit 225 (Lomas Blvd).
• Local Landmarks: The camera cluster is located at the border of the Martineztown and Downtown neighborhoods. It is positioned just north of the MLK Jr. Blvd overpass and provides a clear sightline to the Lovelace Medical Center and the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court.
• Visual Perspective: The Looking North view is a high-altitude shot of the complex flyover ramps, used specifically to identify “stacking” where I-40 East/West traffic merges into the main I-25 lanes.

Operational Significance

Because the Big I is the central hub for the entire state’s highway system, this camera at Mile Marker 225 is considered “ground zero” for traffic reporting. During the morning and evening rush hours, any incident within the interchange creates an immediate ripple effect throughout the city.

The Looking North view is the primary tool for determining if a backup on I-40 is spilling over into the I-25 Northbound flow, while the Looking South view alerts commuters to potential slowdowns heading toward the downtown exits. For local emergency services and news outlets, these cameras provide the definitive visual proof of regional traffic health.