Lake Zurich live webcam – US 12 at IL 59, looking east traffic
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Lake Zurich live webcam: what you see
This live webcam watches traffic on US 12 at IL 59, looking east in Lake Zurich. Lake County Division of Transportation (PASSAGE) 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 Lake County Division of Transportation (PASSAGE). Drivers use it to see traffic, weather and the road surface before a trip.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- IL-LAKECOUNTY-16471-E
- Operator
- Lake County Division of Transportation (PASSAGE)
- 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 Lake Zurich, United States
Weather now in Lake Zurich: 55 °F (13 °C), partly cloudy, wind 7 mph (12 km/h) from the west. Forecast for 2 AM local time. Weather: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0)
Lake Zurich is a town in United States with about 20,000 people. The camera is about 4.6 mi from the center. Palatine, the nearest larger town, is 6.7 mi away. Lake Zurich keeps America/Chicago time (UTC−5 at the moment); the panel above shows the local time live.
Lake Zurich takes its name from the glacial lake at its heart, a body of water that lies entirely inside the village limits in southwestern Lake County. The 2020 Census counted about 19,800 residents. Settlers such as George Ela and Seth Paine arrived in the 1830s, and it was Paine who renamed what had been Cedar Lake after the Swiss lake he admired. Rand Road (US-12) reached the town in…
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Questions about US 12 at IL 59, looking east
Is the US 12 at IL 59, looking east camera 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 Lake County Division of Transportation (PASSAGE).
How often does this camera refresh?
About every 10 minutes, on Lake County Division of Transportation (PASSAGE)'s schedule. The image on this page refreshes by itself while the tab is open.
Who operates the US 12 at IL 59, looking east camera?
Lake County Division of Transportation (PASSAGE) 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 US 12 at IL 59, looking east camera?
It is about 4.6 mi from the center of Lake Zurich, United States. Coordinates: 42.251, -88.145. All cameras in Lake Zurich
Is it day or night there now?
Lake Zurich is in the America/Chicago time zone. The "Right now" panel above shows the local time live. On October 8 the sun rises at 6:57 AM and sets at 6:22 PM there.
Can I see other cameras nearby?
Yes: 1,827 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