Springfield live webcam – I-55 at Sangamon Avenue, Sangamon County, looking north traffic
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Springfield live webcam: what you see
This Springfield live webcam shows traffic on I-55 at Sangamon Avenue, Sangamon County, looking north in Springfield. IDOT District 4 operates it for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), an official source. It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 10 minutes straight from IDOT District 4. Drivers use it to see traffic, weather and the road surface before a trip.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- IL-IDOTD4-6002-N
- Operator
- IDOT District 4
- Image updates
- Every 10 min
- Video format
- Still image (JPEG)
- Position
- Exact (from the provider)
- Licence
- CC BY-SA 2.0
- Data source
- Illinois DOT Gateway traffic cameras
- Working, last 7 days
- Not enough checks yet
From the provider's own camera list and our automatic checks. Readings and details can change without notice.
About Springfield
Springfield is a city in United States with about 114,000 people. The camera is about 3.4 mi from the center. Springfield keeps America/Chicago time (UTC−5 at the moment); the panel above shows the local time live.
Springfield is the capital of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County, a city of about 114,000 people on the prairie near the Sangamon River, with Lake Springfield on its southern side. It became the capital in 1839, largely through the efforts of local lawmakers including a young Abraham Lincoln, who lived here from 1837 until he left for the White House in 1861. Historic Route 66 also passes…
On the map
Live cameras near Springfield
WorkingStill imageI-55 at Sangamon Avenue, Sangamon County, looking south
WorkingStill imageIL 29 (Sangamon Ave.) at Bus 55 (Dirksen Pkwy, Sangamon County, looking south
WorkingStill imagePeoria Rd at Dirksen Pkwy, Sangamon County, looking south
WorkingStill imageDirksen Pkwy at IL 97 (Clear Lake Ave), Sangamon County, looking south
WorkingStill imageIL 29 (Peoria Rd.) at Sangamon Ave., Sangamon County, looking east
WorkingStill imageIL-29 at Dirksen Pkwy at S Grand Ave E, Sangamon County, looking eastClosest to this one: I-55 at Sangamon Avenue, Sangamon County, looking south (0.0 mi), IL 29 (Sangamon Ave.) at Bus 55 (Dirksen Pkwy, Sangamon County, looking south (0.6 mi) and Peoria Rd at Dirksen Pkwy, Sangamon County, looking south (2.1 mi).
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Questions about I-55 at Sangamon Avenue, Sangamon County, looking north
Can I watch I-55 at Sangamon Avenue, Sangamon County, looking north live right now?
Yes, it is working: at our last automatic check it was sending new pictures. It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 10 minutes straight from IDOT District 4.
How often does this camera refresh?
About every 10 minutes, on IDOT District 4's schedule. The image on this page refreshes by itself while the tab is open.
Where does this camera come from?
IDOT District 4 runs this camera, as part of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). It is an official source. Its images are shared under CC BY-SA 2.0. LiveLocation shows them straight from the source with credit. About Illinois DOT Watch at the source
Where is the I-55 at Sangamon Avenue, Sangamon County, looking north camera?
It is about 3.4 mi from the center of Springfield, United States. It watches I-55. Coordinates: 39.831, -89.593. All cameras in Springfield
What is the local time at Springfield?
Springfield is in the America/Chicago time zone. The "Right now" panel above shows the local time live. On October 8 the sun rises at 7:01 AM and sets at 6:29 PM there.
Can I see other cameras nearby?
Yes: 25 other cameras are within 25 miles of this one. The live camera radar shows them all on a map, nearest first. Open the radar here
Does this camera record speeding or issue tickets?
No. It is a traffic-monitoring camera that the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) uses to watch traffic, weather and road conditions; LiveLocation does not show enforcement cameras. To report a problem on the road, contact the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT); if the camera itself is broken here, tell us. Road agency website Report this camera