Sagamore Bridge Traffic Cameras
Live Canal Crossings & Cape Cod Traffic
VIEW BRIDGE CAMERAS →Cape Cod is one of New England's most popular summer vacation destinations, drawing millions of visitors each year to its beaches, seafood restaurants, and coastal towns. But there's a catch—everyone has to cross the Cape Cod Canal to get there. The Sagamore Bridge and Bourne Bridge are the only two road crossings, making them critical chokepoints during peak travel times.
These two bridges span the Cape Cod Canal, a 7-mile waterway that separates Cape Cod from mainland Massachusetts. The Sagamore Bridge handles an average of 62,000 vehicles daily, which surges to 80,000 during the peak summer season, while the Bourne Bridge handles approximately 58,000 daily vehicles during the same period. During summer weekends, traffic backups can extend for miles in both directions. Live traffic cameras let you check conditions before you leave, helping you time your crossing to avoid the worst delays.
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Don't get stuck in canal traffic. Access live feeds from both bridge spans and all major approach roads instantly.
VIEW LIVE CAMERAS →Cape Cod Bridge Camera Coverage
Sagamore Bridge Approaches
- Northbound (leaving Cape) — Route 3 approach from Mid-Cape Highway interchange
- Southbound (entering Cape) — Route 3 approach from Plymouth area
- Bridge deck — Real-time views of traffic flow across the span
- Canal-side — Views of backup length on both approaches
Bourne Bridge Approaches
- Northbound (leaving Cape) — Route 28 from Bourne rotary
- Southbound (entering Cape) — Route 28 from Buzzards Bay
- Rotary cameras — Bourne rotary traffic conditions
- Canal approach — Traffic stacking on bridge approaches
US-6 (Mid-Cape Highway)
- Sagamore interchange — Route 3/US-6 junction
- Eastbound — Traffic heading toward Hyannis and Provincetown
- Westbound — Traffic heading toward the bridges
- Major exits — Barnstable, Yarmouth, Dennis coverage
Route 3 Approaches
- Plymouth area — Traffic approaching from Boston direction
- Kingston interchange — Route 3/Route 44 junction
- Sagamore approach — Final miles before the bridge
- Exit 1-3 — Pre-bridge exits for alternate routes
Cape Cod Canal Area
- Canal service road — Views along the canal banks
- Sandwich area — Route 6A traffic conditions
- Bourne village — Local road conditions
- Buzzards Bay — Route 28/Route 6 approaches
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Check Both Bridges
Always check both the Sagamore and Bourne bridges before deciding which to use; conditions can vary significantly.
Monitor Approach Roads
Look at cameras on Route 3, Route 28, and US-6 to identify where backups begin miles before the spans.
Cape Cod Canal Road Safety
Road safety is a major concern at the canal crossings, where bridge crash rates are approximately 120% higher than the statewide average for similar arterial roads. In 2021, Cape Cod recorded 19 traffic fatalities, a significant increase from previous years. Using real-time cameras to monitor traffic flow and identify incidents before they cause secondary collisions is a vital safety measure, especially during the high-pressure summer travel season.
Best Times to Check Cape Cod Bridge Cameras
Saturday Turnover Alert
Cape Cod's summer population more than doubles from 220,000 to over 500,000, with most rental turnovers occurring on Saturdays. This creates massive traffic in both directions as departing and arriving renters cross paths. The Sagamore Bridge often sees the worst delays during these turnover periods.
Summer Weekend Critical Times
- Friday Evening: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM (heaviest Cape-bound traffic)
- Saturday Morning: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (rental turnover traffic)
- Saturday Afternoon: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (rental turnover departures)
- Sunday Afternoon: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM (weekend exodus)
Holiday Weekends: Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day weekends see the most extreme traffic. Backups can extend 10+ miles from both bridges. Check cameras frequently and consider traveling during off-peak hours or alternate days.
Lighter Traffic Windows
- Early Morning: Before 7:00 AM any day
- Late Evening: After 9:00 PM
- Weekday Midday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (outside summer peak)
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TrafficVision.Live aggregates Cape Cod area traffic cameras from official Massachusetts sources:
- MassDOT: Massachusetts Department of Transportation cameras covering state highways, bridges, and major intersections.
- 511MA: Real-time traffic camera feeds from the statewide traffic management system.
All cameras are publicly accessible and provided by government agencies for traffic monitoring and public safety purposes.
TrafficVision.Live aggregates feeds from 600+ official sources into one seamless interface. Use our interactive map to find cameras by location, switch to grid view for side-by-side monitoring, or save favorites for instant access.
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VIEW ALL CAMERAS →Is there a camera on the Sagamore Bridge itself?
Yes, MassDOT maintains several cameras that overlook the Sagamore Bridge deck as well as the immediate approaches from the north and south.
Which bridge is usually better, Sagamore or Bourne?
It varies by the hour. Sagamore is the direct route for Route 3 traffic, while Bourne handles Route 28. Using TrafficVision.Live to check both in real-time is the best way to choose.
Can I see the Bourne Rotary traffic?
Yes, there are specific cameras dedicated to the Bourne Rotary that show traffic flow from Route 25 and Route 28.
How often do the Cape Cod cameras update?
Most MassDOT and 511MA cameras update every few seconds to a minute, providing near real-time visual confirmation of traffic levels.