Bloomington, MN Traffic Cameras: 550+ Live Cams

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Access high-density city cameras around the Mall of America, which attracts over 32 million visitors annually.

Official MNDOT Feeds

High-quality imagery from the "511MN" network, covering every major interstate interchange and river crossing in the South Metro.

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Images refresh every few seconds, providing a near-real-time view of the "4:00 PM Pinch" during peak Twin Cities rush.

Navigating the Heart of the Twin Cities South: Bloomington Traffic

Bloomington serves as the commercial and logistical center of the Southern Twin Cities. Home to the world-famous Mall of America and adjacent to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the city manages some of the highest-pressure transit patterns in Minnesota. Its unique position at the head of the I-494, I-35W, and Cedar Avenue corridors makes it one of the most transit-dense areas in Hennepin County.

According to MNDOT data, traditional rush hour patterns have shifted, with midday hours (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) becoming increasingly busy. The largest volume increase now occurs at noon, while the evening peak around 4:00 p.m. remains the most congested period. For the 89,000+ residents and millions of annual visitors, real-time traffic monitoring is an essential tool for navigating this high-traffic hub.

The I-494 and I-35W Interchanges

The junction of I-494 and I-35W in Bloomington is one of the most vital transit nodes in the Upper Midwest. This interchange handles the convergence of traffic heading toward the airport, the major corporate headquarters along the "Crosstown" corridor, and both Twin Cities downtowns.

TrafficVision's live camera network provides visibility into critical Bloomington junctions:

• I-494 at Penn Avenue: A central access point for the city's commercial and automotive districts.
• I-35W at 98th Street: Monitor the flow toward the southern suburbs and the Minnesota River bridge.
• I-494 East toward MSP Airport: Track conditions on the main link toward the terminal and the Cedar Avenue junction.

By utilizing our grid view, you can scan the entire Bloomington expressway network in seconds, identifying where the "red zones" are forming before you commit to the drive.

Mall of America and Killebrew Drive

As a global tourism destination, the area surrounding the Mall of America experiences intense traffic surges during holiday weekends and special events. During peak seasons like Black Friday, the mall can see over half a million shoppers, placing extreme demand on the surrounding road network.

Real-time cameras allow you to monitor:

• Killebrew Drive & 24th Avenue: Watch for delays at the primary entry points for the mall's parking facilities.
• American Boulevard: A vital alternative for local commercial and retail transit.
• Lindau Lane: Track the pulse of traffic around the major hotels and the light rail links.

MSP Airport and Cedar Avenue (MN-77)

For residents and travelers heading toward the airport, Cedar Avenue (MN-77) is the primary lifeline. The bridge crossing over the Minnesota River is a notorious bottleneck during the morning rush as traffic from the southern suburbs funnels toward the airport and Bloomington core.

Our platform aggregates official MNDOT feeds, providing visibility into:

• Cedar Ave Bridge: Watch for delays and weather-related road surface conditions on the river crossing.
• I-494 Airport Ramp: Check for queues at the primary highway exit for MSP Terminals 1 and 2.
• Winter Maintenance: Track snow clearing progress during the Twin Cities' frequent winter blizzards to ensure timely airport departures.

Professional Tools for Minnesota Drivers

Whether you are a logistics manager overseeing a regional fleet or a resident planning a commute to Eden Prairie, TrafficVision provides the professional-grade tools you need:

• Interactive Map with Clustering: See the big picture of South Metro traffic or zoom into a specific Bloomington intersection.
• Route Builder: Plan your drive from Bloomington to St. Paul or Lakeville and see every camera along the way.
• Stable Favorites: Save your most-used feeds—like I-494 at Lyndale—for instant one-tap access on your mobile device.
• 24/7 Free Access: No account required, no paywalls, just transparent real-time data from 600+ official sources.

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