How to Check Live Traffic Cameras in California
A complete guide to viewing live Caltrans traffic cameras — by freeway, city, or your specific route.
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A complete guide to viewing live Caltrans traffic cameras — by freeway, city, or your specific route.
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Live VDOT cameras on I-495 (the Capital Beltway) through Northern Virginia — real-time traffic on the busiest stretch of the DC metro area.
Related corridors: I-95 Virginia · I-66 Northern Virginia · I-81 Virginia
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I-495 is the Capital Beltway — the ring road surrounding Washington DC. The Virginia portion runs from the Woodrow Wilson Bridge through Springfield and Tysons Corner to the American Legion Bridge.
FreewayFeed shows all VDOT cameras on I-495 through Northern Virginia updated in real time. The Tysons Corner stretch and Springfield interchange are hotspots.
The 495 Express Lanes run 14 miles between Annandale and McLean, offering a faster alternative with dynamic tolling alongside the general purpose lanes.