SR-14 at Rancho Vista Boulevard Live Traffic Cam, Palmdale
About this camera
SR-14 at Rancho Vista Boulevard is the scene on this live traffic camera in Palmdale, part of Los Angeles County, California, pointed at the southbound lanes.
State Route 14, the Antelope Valley Freeway, branches off I-5 at the Newhall Pass and climbs through Santa Clarita toward Palmdale and Lancaster before continuing north across the Mojave Desert. SR-14 is the main link between the Los Angeles Basin and the high-desert cities of the Antelope Valley, and many residents of Palmdale, Lancaster and Santa Clarita use it to commute to jobs across Los Angeles County. Palmdale is one of the main cities of the Antelope Valley in the high desert, with a long history in aerospace and aircraft testing.
Southbound traffic toward Los Angeles builds early on weekday mornings, while the northbound commute home peaks in the late afternoon. Strong winds and occasional winter snow in the passes can affect driving conditions, and Friday traffic often includes travelers headed for the desert and the Eastern Sierra. A quick look before you leave can help you decide whether to take another route or wait out the worst of the rush.
Images may look grainy at night or during heavy rain, but the flow of lights still tells the story. This view is streamed by Caltrans (California Department of Transportation).
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Source: Caltrans — California Department of Transportation · Checked just now
Frequently asked questions
Where is this camera located?
The camera is on SR-14 at Rancho Vista Boulevard in Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California and looks at southbound traffic.
When is traffic heaviest here?
Southbound traffic toward Los Angeles builds early on weekday mornings, while the northbound commute home peaks in the late afternoon.
Who operates this camera?
The camera is operated by Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation, as part of its public traffic camera network.
