Ottawa live webcam – IL 251 (13th Ave.) at US 34 (Washington St.), LaSalle County, looking west traffic
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Ottawa live webcam: what you see
The Ottawa live webcam watches traffic on IL-251 at IL 251 (13th Ave.) at US 34 (Washington St.), LaSalle County, looking west in Ottawa. 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-IDOTD4-3047-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
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Live camera in Ottawa, United States
Weather now in Ottawa: 52 °F (11 °C), mostly clear, wind 4 mph (7 km/h) from the north. Forecast for 5 AM local time. Weather: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0)
Ottawa is a town in United States with about 18,000 people. The camera is about 20 mi from the center. Aurora, the nearest larger city, is 39 mi away. Ottawa keeps America/Chicago time (UTC−5 at the moment); the panel above shows the local time live.
Two rivers meet at Ottawa: the Fox flows down from the north and joins the Illinois right beside downtown. The city is the county seat of LaSalle County and had about 18,800 residents at the 2020 Census. Its place in history comes from August 21, 1858, when Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas held the first of their seven debates in what is now Washington Square Park. Silica sand and glassmaking…
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Live cameras near Ottawa
WorkingStill imageIL 251 (13th Ave.) at US 34 (Washington St.), LaSalle County, looking east
WorkingStill imageIL 251 (13th Ave.) at US 34 (Washington St.), LaSalle County, looking north
WorkingStill imageIL 251 (13th Ave.) at US 34 (Washington St.), LaSalle County, looking south
WorkingStill imageIL 251 (13th Ave.) at Meriden St., LaSalle County, looking east
WorkingStill imageIL 251 (13th Ave.) at Meriden St., LaSalle County, looking north
WorkingStill imageIL 251 (13th Ave.) at Meriden St., LaSalle County, looking southAlso nearby: IL 251 (13th Ave.) at US 34 (Washington St.), LaSalle County, looking east (0.0 mi), IL 251 (13th Ave.) at US 34 (Washington St.), LaSalle County, looking north (0.0 mi) and IL 251 (13th Ave.) at US 34 (Washington St.), LaSalle County, looking south (0.0 mi).
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Questions about IL 251 (13th Ave.) at US 34 (Washington St.), LaSalle County, looking west
Can I watch IL 251 (13th Ave.) at US 34 (Washington St.), LaSalle 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.
Who runs this camera?
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 IL 251 (13th Ave.) at US 34 (Washington St.), LaSalle County, looking west camera?
It is about 20 mi from the center of Ottawa, United States. It watches IL-251. Coordinates: 41.548, -89.128. All cameras in Ottawa
What is the local time at Ottawa?
Ottawa 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 6:26 PM there.
Can I see other cameras nearby?
Yes: 54 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