I-405 at (145) So I-605 Live Traffic Cam, Seal Beach

Want a quick look at Interstate 405 at (145) So I-605? This camera in Seal Beach, Orange County, streams the road live, with a southbound view. It is a handy way to check traffic, weather and road conditions before setting out.

Interstate 405, the San Diego Freeway, is a bypass of I-5 that runs from Irvine through Long Beach, past LAX and over the Sepulveda Pass to the San Fernando Valley. I-405 is regularly ranked among the busiest freeways in the United States, and its traffic jams are a running joke in Southern California culture. Toll express lanes have been added to the Orange County stretch of I-405, giving drivers a paid alternative during peak hours.

Even on weekends, slowdowns are common in the afternoon, especially in the northbound lanes toward Long Beach. Weekday rush hours are among the busiest in the region, with slowdowns common near SR-55, SR-73 and the I-605 junction.

The I-605 junction connects with the San Gabriel River Freeway, a key north-south route in eastern Los Angeles County. Seal Beach is a small beach town with a long wooden pier, a classic Main Street and a large naval weapons station.

Credit for the stream goes to Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation.