Live US 550 Webcam (Looking West) – NM 313, Albuquerque, NM

US 550 Looking West: NM 313 / Camino del Pueblo (Mile Marker 0.3)

The traffic camera for US 550 (NMDOT Camera 412134) is a vital observation point located at Mile Marker 0.3 in the heart of Bernalillo, New Mexico. Positioned at the signalized intersection of US 550 and NM 313 (Camino del Pueblo), this camera monitors the junction where the region’s primary east-west arterial meets the historic “Camino del Pueblo.”

Technical Specifications and Coordinates

The camera equipment is physically situated at the intersection, providing a high-angle view of the central business district and commuter flow at Mile Marker 0.3:

• Decimal Degrees: 35.311311, -106.551376
• Degrees, Minutes, Seconds: $35^\circ 18′ 40.7″ \text{ N, } 106^\circ 33′ 05.0″ \text{ W}$

Accessing the Live Traffic Feed

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

• Official Source: Visit NMRoads.com.
• Navigation Instructions: Zoom into the town of Bernalillo on the interactive map. Locate the camera icon at the junction of US 550 and NM 313. This camera is typically oriented Looking West, capturing traffic as it moves away from the I-25 interchange toward the Rio Grande and Rio Rancho.

Geographic Context and Landmarks

• Intersection: US 550 (Main St) & NM 313 (Camino del Pueblo).
• Local Landmarks: The camera is located within the Bernalillo central business district, adjacent to the Bernalillo Rail Runner Station and just east of the Coronado Historic Site.
• Visual Perspective: The Looking West view captures the main transition for vehicles traveling between the I-25 corridor (Mile Marker 0.0) and the river bridge (Mile Marker 1.2). It is the primary tool for observing traffic signals and pedestrian activity in the historic town center.

Operational Significance

As the primary connector for the northwestern quadrant of the Albuquerque metropolitan area, this intersection at Mile Marker 0.3 is a notorious bottleneck during peak hours. It serves as the main access point for residents of Bernalillo and the Santa Ana Pueblo.

Commuters use this feed to monitor “stacking” that occurs when the high volume of traffic from Rio Rancho meets the signalized grid of Bernalillo. Because of its proximity to the Santa Ana Star Casino and local dining hubs, the camera is essential for spotting signal delays or incidents that can ripple back toward the interstate. During the Route 100 / Route 66 Centennial events in May 2026, this camera remains a key resource for navigating local detours and increased visitor traffic in the downtown area.