I-5 at Lakewood Blvd Live Traffic Cam, Downey
About this camera
Want a quick look at I-5 at Lakewood Blvd? This camera in Downey, Los Angeles County, streams the road live, with a northbound view. A glance at the feed before you leave can tell you whether to expect an easy drive or a slow crawl.
Lakewood Boulevard is a major north-south route through Downey and Long Beach. Downey is also home to the oldest operating McDonald's restaurant, with its original golden arches.
I-5 links the largest cities on the Pacific Coast, including San Diego, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Portland and Seattle. Interstate 5 is the main north-south highway of the West Coast, running about 1,380 miles from the Mexican border at San Ysidro to the Canadian border at Blaine, Washington.
About this camera
- Location: I-5 at Lakewood Blvd, Downey
- County: Los Angeles County, California
- Camera view: northbound traffic
- Busiest times: rush hours, Friday afternoons and holidays
Traffic is heavy for much of the day, with long slowdowns during the morning and evening rush and frequent incidents near the major interchanges. Holiday weekends bring extra traffic as Angelenos head north to the Central Valley and the Bay Area.
Credit for the stream goes to Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation.
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Source: Caltrans — California Department of Transportation · Checked 11 min ago
Frequently asked questions
Where does this traffic camera point?
The camera is on I-5 at Lakewood Blvd in Downey, Los Angeles County, California. It faces northbound traffic.
What can I see on this live cam?
The stream shows live traffic on I-5 at Lakewood Blvd, 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.
