I-5 north of I-605 Live Traffic Cam, Downey
About this camera
Downey is the setting for this live view of Interstate 5 north of I-605, with the camera pointed northbound. Drivers use the view to decide whether to leave now, wait a bit or choose another route.
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.
The I-605 junction connects with the San Gabriel River Freeway, a key north-south route in eastern Los Angeles County.
About this camera
- Location: I-5 north of I-605, Downey
- County: Los Angeles County, California
- Camera view: northbound traffic
- Busiest times: rush hours, Friday afternoons and holidays
Trucks heading to and from the Central Valley make up a large share of the traffic on this part of I-5. Traffic is heavy for much of the day, with long slowdowns during the morning and evening rush and frequent incidents near the major interchanges.
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 12 min ago
Frequently asked questions
Where does this traffic camera point?
The camera is on I-5 north of I-605 in Downey, Los Angeles County, California. It faces northbound traffic.
What does I-5 connect?
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.
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.
