SR-73 south of Newport Coast Drive (Camera B) Live Cam, Newport Coast
About this camera
Check conditions on Highway 73 south of Newport Coast Drive with this live view from Newport Coast in Orange County, facing the southbound lanes. This page shows camera B at this location, and a companion camera nearby offers another angle.
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 Coast is a hillside community overlooking Crystal Cove State Park and the Pacific.
The toll section usually flows more freely than nearby freeways, although traffic builds during rush hours. Tolls are collected electronically, with no cash booths. Comparing this view with nearby free freeways can help you decide whether the toll road is worth it today.
After dark the picture shows mostly headlights and taillights, which still give a good sense of traffic flow. Video for this page is supplied by Caltrans, the California Department of Transportation.
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Source: Caltrans — California Department of Transportation · Checked 31 min ago
Frequently asked questions
Where is this camera located?
The camera is on SR-73 south of Newport Coast Drive in Newport Coast, 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.
