US-101 at Balboa Blvd Live Traffic Cam, Encino
About this camera
Here is a real-time look at US-101 at Balboa Boulevard, on the Encino stretch of the highway. The picture shows the northbound side of the highway. Balboa Boulevard leads toward the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area, a large open space with lakes, parks and the Los Angeles River.
Few freeways are as famous, or as congested, as US-101 in Los Angeles. It starts near downtown and Union Station, climbs past Hollywood and through the Cahuenga Pass, and then crosses the San Fernando Valley through North Hollywood, Studio City, Sherman Oaks and Encino.
US-101 links Southern California, the Central Coast, the Bay Area and the North Coast, and for long stretches it is the only practical north-south route near the ocean. Commuters, tourists, farm trucks and long-haul freight all share the same lanes.
Traffic depends heavily on location and time of day. Weekday commutes are the busiest periods, summer and holiday weekends bring a surge of visitors, and coastal fog, especially in early summer, can lower visibility in the mornings. A quick look before you leave can tell you whether the lanes are moving freely or backed up.
This stream comes from Caltrans (the California Department of Transportation), which operates the camera.
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Source: Caltrans — California Department of Transportation · Checked 6 min ago
Frequently asked questions
Where is this US-101 camera located?
The camera is on US-101 at Balboa Boulevard in Encino, Los Angeles County, California, facing northbound traffic.
What does US-101 connect?
US-101 links Los Angeles with the Central Coast, the San Francisco Bay Area and the North Coast before continuing into Oregon and Washington.
Why is the picture sometimes dark or frozen?
At night only headlights and lit signs are visible, and Caltrans cameras occasionally go offline for maintenance or network problems. Refresh the page or check back later.
