Decatur live webcam – I-72 at US 51 (Forsyth), Macon County, looking west traffic
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About this Decatur live webcam
The Decatur live webcam shows traffic on I-72 at US 51 (Forsyth), Macon County, looking west in Decatur. 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-IDOTD4-7024-W
- 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.
Where this Decatur live webcam is
Weather now in Decatur: 54 °F (12 °C), clear sky, wind 4 mph (6 km/h) from the northwest. Forecast for 7 AM local time. Weather: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0)
Decatur is a town in United States with about 73,000 people. The camera is about 4.7 mi from the center. Decatur keeps America/Chicago time (UTC−5 at the moment); the panel above shows the local time live.
Decatur is the county seat of Macon County in central Illinois, set on the Sangamon River where a dam forms Lake Decatur, a long reservoir that curls around the south and east sides of town. It lies roughly forty miles east of Springfield and was home to about 70,500 people at the 2020 census. Grain processing shaped the place: Archer Daniels Midland and the old A. E. Staley works turned…
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Live cameras near Decatur
WorkingStill imageI-72 at US 51 (Forsyth), Macon County, looking east
WorkingStill imageI-72 at US 51 (Forsyth), Macon County, looking north
WorkingStill imageI-72 at US 51 (Forsyth), Macon County, looking south
WorkingStill imageUS-51 at I-72 at IL 121, Macon County, looking east
WorkingStill imageUS-51 at I-72 at IL 121, Macon County, looking west
WorkingStill imageI-72 at US 48, Macon County, looking eastAlso nearby: I-72 at US 51 (Forsyth), Macon County, looking east (0.0 mi), I-72 at US 51 (Forsyth), Macon County, looking north (0.0 mi) and I-72 at US 51 (Forsyth), Macon County, looking south (0.0 mi).
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Questions about I-72 at US 51 (Forsyth), Macon County, looking west
Can I watch I-72 at US 51 (Forsyth), Macon County, looking west 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-72 at US 51 (Forsyth), Macon County, looking west camera?
It is about 4.7 mi from the center of Decatur, United States. It watches I-72. Coordinates: 39.908, -88.956. All cameras in Decatur
What is the local time at Decatur?
Decatur is in the America/Chicago time zone. The "Right now" panel above shows the local time live. On October 8 the sun rises at 6:59 AM and sets at 6:27 PM there.
Can I see other cameras nearby?
Yes: 19 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