SR-73 north of Newport Coast Drive Live Traffic Cam, Newport Beach
About this camera
Wondering how State Route 73 looks right now? This camera north of Newport Coast Drive in Newport Beach streams the road live, facing the southbound lanes.
State Route 73 runs through coastal Orange County, combining the San Joaquin Hills Toll Road between San Juan Capistrano and Newport Beach with the toll-free Corona del Mar Freeway to I-405. SR-73 offers an alternative to I-5 and I-405 between south Orange County and the Costa Mesa area, passing through the hills behind Laguna Beach and Newport Coast. Newport Beach is an upscale coastal city, famous for its harbor, Balboa Island and Fashion Island.
The toll section usually flows more freely than nearby freeways, although traffic builds during rush hours. Tolls are collected electronically, with no cash booths. A quick look before you merge can confirm whether traffic is flowing freely.
At a glance
- Location: SR-73 north of Newport Coast Drive, Newport Beach
- County: Orange County, California
- View: southbound traffic
- Note: tolls are collected electronically
Images may look grainy at night or during heavy rain, but the flow of lights still tells the story. Images on this page come from Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation.
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Source: Caltrans — California Department of Transportation · Checked 22 min ago
Frequently asked questions
Where is this camera located?
The camera is on SR-73 north of Newport Coast Drive in Newport Beach, Orange County, California and looks at southbound traffic.
When is traffic heaviest here?
The toll section usually flows more freely than nearby freeways, although traffic builds during rush hours.
Who operates this camera?
The camera is operated by Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation, as part of its public traffic camera network.
