I-405 south of Imperial Hwy on-ramp Live Traffic Cam, Hawthorne
About this camera
The camera south of Imperial Hwy on-ramp on Interstate 405 keeps an eye on one of the busy stretches of road around Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, with a southbound view. Drivers use the view to decide whether to leave now, wait a bit or choose another route.
Imperial Highway runs along the southern edge of LAX. Hawthorne is remembered as the hometown of the Beach Boys, who formed there in the early 1960s. Hawthorne is a South Bay city with deep roots in the aerospace industry, and today it is home to the headquarters of SpaceX.
Holiday travel periods bring especially heavy traffic around the airport exits. Big games and concerts at SoFi Stadium can create long backups on nearby ramps.
Good to know
- Location: I-405 south of Imperial Hwy on-ramp, Hawthorne
- County: Los Angeles County, California
- Camera view: southbound traffic
- Busiest times: rush hours, Friday afternoons and holidays
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.
The feed comes from Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation, as part of its statewide network of traffic cameras.
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Source: Caltrans — California Department of Transportation · Checked 20 min ago
Frequently asked questions
Where is this I-405 camera located?
The camera is on I-405 south of Imperial Hwy on-ramp in Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California. It faces southbound traffic.
What can I see on this live cam?
The stream shows live traffic on I-405 south of Imperial Hwy on-ramp, so you can spot congestion, incidents, rain or fog before you set out.
Who operates this camera?
The camera is operated by Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation, which streams it free of charge as part of its statewide traffic camera network.
