I-405 at MacArthur Boulevard Live Traffic Cam, Santa Ana
About this camera
The camera at MacArthur Boulevard on Interstate 405 keeps an eye on one of the busy stretches of road around Santa Ana, Orange County, with the camera pointed southbound. Drivers use the view to decide whether to leave now, wait a bit or choose another route.
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. I-405 serves John Wayne Airport, the business district of Irvine and the South Coast Plaza area, making it a vital local corridor as well as a through route. In Orange County, I-405 runs from the El Toro Y in Irvine past Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley and Westminster to Seal Beach and the Los Angeles County line.
Weekend shoppers heading to South Coast Plaza and beachgoers bound for Huntington Beach add to the traffic. Weekday rush hours are among the busiest in the region, with slowdowns common near SR-55, SR-73 and the I-605 junction.
MacArthur Boulevard leads to John Wayne Airport. Santa Ana is the county seat of Orange County, with a historic downtown, an arts district and the Bowers Museum.
Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation, operates this camera and provides the live picture.
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Source: Caltrans — California Department of Transportation · Checked 9 min ago
Frequently asked questions
Where does this traffic camera point?
The camera is on I-405 at MacArthur Boulevard in Santa Ana, Orange County, California. It faces southbound traffic.
What can I see on this live cam?
The stream shows live traffic on I-405 at MacArthur Boulevard, so you can spot congestion, incidents, rain or fog before you set out.
Is the stream live and free to watch?
Yes. The video is a live feed from Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation, and it is free to watch. It may pause briefly during maintenance or network outages.
