Springfield live webcam – IL 29 at Maincross, Christian County, looking west traffic
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What the Springfield live webcam shows
This live webcam shows traffic on IL-29 at IL 29 at Maincross, Christian County, looking west 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. Use it to check traffic and road conditions before you set off.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- IL-IDOTD4-6039-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.
Live camera in Springfield, United States
Weather now in Springfield: 54 °F (12 °C), clear sky, wind 2 mph (3 km/h) from the southwest. Forecast for 7 AM local time. Weather: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0)
Springfield is a city in United States with about 114,000 people. The camera is about 26 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…
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Live cameras near Springfield
WorkingStill imagePark at IL 29, Christian County, looking north
WorkingStill imageIL 29 at IL 104, Christian County, looking north
WorkingStill imageUS 51 at IL 16, Christian County, looking north
WorkingStill imageI-72 EB at Mile Post 125.47 (Niantic), Macon County, looking east
WorkingStill imageI-72 EB at Mile Post 125.47 (Niantic), Macon County, looking west
WorkingStill imageHistoric Sugar Creek Bridge, Sangamon County, looking westThe nearest other cameras are Park at IL 29, Christian County, looking north (1.1 mi), IL 29 at IL 104, Christian County, looking north (2.1 mi) and US 51 at IL 16, Christian County, looking north (15 mi).
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Questions about IL 29 at Maincross, Christian County, looking west
Can I watch IL 29 at Maincross, Christian 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 the picture update?
About every 10 minutes, on IDOT District 4's schedule. The image on this page refreshes by itself while the tab is open.
Who operates the IL 29 at Maincross, Christian County, looking west 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 exactly is this camera?
It is about 26 mi from the center of Springfield, United States. It watches IL-29. Coordinates: 39.552, -89.277. All cameras in Springfield
Is it day or night there now?
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 7:00 AM and sets at 6:28 PM there.
Are there more live cameras near Springfield?
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
Is this a speed camera?
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