I-20 Traffic Cameras: Complete Interstate 20 Guide - Texas to South Carolina

I-20 Traffic Cameras: Deep South Cross-Country Guide

Monitor every mile of Interstate 20 from West Texas to the South Carolina coast. Real-time traffic camera access across 1,539 miles and 6 states — from the Permian Basin oil fields through Dallas, Atlanta, and beyond.

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Route: Interstate 20 | Length: 1,539 miles | States: 6 (Texas to South Carolina) | Cameras: 135,000+ on TrafficVision.Live | Sources: 600+ official DOT feeds

Interstate 20 cuts across the Deep South for 1,539 miles, connecting the oil fields of West Texas to the Atlantic coastal plains of South Carolina. According to the FHWA, real-time traffic monitoring helps drivers make safer, more informed decisions. Research published in the FHWA Operations Benefit/Cost Database indicates that real-time traveler information systems can reduce incident-related delays by up to 40% by enabling faster detection and response. Every camera is plotted on an interactive map — zoom, search, and click to view any location instantly.

I-20 Route Overview

I-20 connects six states across the Deep South: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. The route serves as a critical commercial artery linking Texas energy production with Atlanta's logistics hub and East Coast distribution networks.

According to the FHWA, real-time traffic monitoring helps drivers make safer, more informed decisions.

I-20 Key Facts

Western Terminus: Kent, TX at I-10 interchange (milepost 0)
Eastern Terminus: Florence, SC at I-95 interchange (milepost 1,539)
Major Metro Areas: Midland-Odessa, Abilene, Fort Worth, Dallas, Shreveport, Jackson, Birmingham, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbia
Busiest Segment: Atlanta I-285 overlap (200,000+ AADT)
Elevation Range: 350 ft (coastal SC) to 3,000 ft (West Texas plateaus)

Major Cities Along I-20

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

200,000+ daily vehicles

The DFW Metroplex is I-20's highest-volume segment. Interchanges with I-30, I-35E, and I-45 create a complex web of merges and splits across the southern metro area.

Atlanta, GA

200,000+ AADT

I-20 runs directly through downtown, connecting with I-75, I-85, and the I-285 Perimeter. The Downtown Connector intersection is among the most congested in the Southeast.

Birmingham, AL

Malfunction Junction

The I-20/I-59/I-65 interchange — known as Malfunction Junction — is a major Southern logistics crossroads undergoing multi-year reconstruction.

Shreveport, LA

Casino District

The Shreveport-Bossier City metro is a regional gaming destination. The I-49 interchange connects northbound traffic to Alexandria and beyond.

Jackson, MS

State Capital

Mississippi's primary traffic concentration point where I-20 meets I-55. Government, medical, and university traffic converge downtown.

Columbia, SC

Midlands Hub

South Carolina's state capital hosts the University of South Carolina. The I-20/I-26/I-77 interchange system handles game day surges and government commuters.

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State-by-State I-20 Guide

Texas (635 miles)

The longest I-20 segment crosses Texas from the remote I-10 junction near Kent through the heart of the Permian Basin oil fields. Midland-Odessa serves as the petroleum industry hub, where heavy truck traffic from drilling operations creates unique congestion patterns. The route continues through Abilene before entering the massive Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, where I-20 handles some of Texas's highest traffic volumes.

Midland-Odessa: Oil field truck traffic, industrial equipment transport, 24/7 petroleum industry movement
Abilene: Regional center, Dyess AFB military traffic
Fort Worth: I-30 interchange complexity, western DFW gateway
Dallas: I-35E/I-45 interchanges, southern Metroplex distribution hub
Camera Focus: DFW loop system, Permian Basin truck stops, Abilene downtown

Louisiana (190 miles)

I-20 enters Louisiana at the Shreveport-Bossier City metro area, a regional gaming destination that generates significant weekend traffic. The route traverses northern Louisiana's pine forests and crosses into the marshlands approaching the Mississippi border.

Shreveport-Bossier: Casino district traffic, I-49 interchange to Alexandria
Monroe: Regional medical center, university traffic
Camera Focus: Shreveport casino corridors, Red River crossings, I-49 junction

Mississippi (155 miles)

Mississippi's I-20 segment connects two historically significant cities: Vicksburg (Civil War battlefield, Mississippi River crossing) and Jackson (state capital). The Jackson metro represents the state's primary traffic concentration point.

Vicksburg: Mississippi River bridge, battlefield tourism traffic
Jackson: State capital, I-55 interchange, government/medical center traffic
Meridian: Eastern Mississippi hub, I-59 junction to Hattiesburg
Camera Focus: Jackson downtown interchanges, Vicksburg bridge approaches

Alabama (215 miles)

Birmingham dominates Alabama's I-20 traffic picture. The former steel industry capital remains a major Southern logistics hub where I-20 intersects with I-65 and I-59. East of Birmingham, Talladega generates massive traffic spikes during NASCAR race weekends at the Superspeedway.

Birmingham: I-65/I-59 interchange complex, downtown tunnels, Red Mountain cut
Talladega: NASCAR Superspeedway (race weekend traffic surges)
Anniston: Former Army depot area, I-20/US-431 junction
Camera Focus: Birmingham's Malfunction Junction (I-20/I-59/I-65), Talladega approaches

Georgia (202 miles)

Atlanta is I-20's most congested segment. The interstate runs directly through downtown, connecting with I-75, I-85, and overlapping with I-285 (the Perimeter). The famous I-75/I-85 Connector (Downtown Connector) intersects here. East of Atlanta, the route continues to Augusta, home of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

Atlanta: Downtown Connector intersection, Perimeter (I-285) overlap, major freight corridor
Conyers/Covington: Eastern Atlanta suburbs, film industry traffic
Augusta: Masters Tournament traffic (early April), Fort Eisenhower military
Camera Focus: Atlanta downtown interchanges, I-285 Perimeter junctions, Augusta during Masters week

South Carolina (142 miles)

South Carolina's segment runs through the state capital Columbia before terminating at I-95 in Florence. Columbia hosts the University of South Carolina, generating game day traffic, while Florence serves as an I-95 rest stop hub for East Coast travelers.

Columbia: State capital, USC game day traffic, I-26/I-77 interchanges
Florence: I-95 terminus, major truck stop cluster, East Coast travelers
Camera Focus: Columbia's Malfunction Junction (I-20/I-26/I-126), Florence I-95 interchange

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I-20 Traffic Challenges

Critical Congestion Zones:

DFW Metroplex: 7-9 AM and 4-7 PM daily gridlock, I-30/I-35 interchange backups
Atlanta Perimeter: 6:30-9:30 AM and 4-7:30 PM, I-285 overlap creates merge conflicts
Birmingham: 7-9 AM and 4-6 PM, Malfunction Junction rebuilding ongoing
West Texas Truck Traffic: Permian Basin oil trucks create hazards, especially in adverse weather

Construction and Maintenance

I-20 experiences continuous construction across its 1,539-mile length. Current and recurring projects include:

Birmingham Interchange: Multi-year reconstruction of I-20/I-59 split
Atlanta Express Lanes: Toll lane additions and modifications
DFW Expansion: Capacity improvements through Arlington, Grand Prairie
West Texas Truck Lanes: Widening projects in Permian Basin oil country

Peak Traffic Times by City

City	Morning Rush	Evening Rush
Dallas-Fort Worth	7:00-9:00 AM	4:00-7:00 PM
Atlanta	6:30-9:30 AM	4:00-7:30 PM
Birmingham	7:00-9:00 AM	4:00-6:00 PM
Jackson	7:30-8:30 AM	4:30-5:30 PM
Columbia	7:30-8:30 AM	5:00-6:00 PM

Major Events Affecting I-20 Traffic

Several annual events create significant traffic disruptions along the I-20 corridor:

Masters Tournament (Augusta): Early April — Augusta traffic increases 10x, book 50+ miles out
Talladega NASCAR Races: Spring and Fall — 100,000+ fans flood I-20 east of Birmingham
State Fair of Texas (Dallas): September-October — Fair Park exits back up for miles
SEC Football Saturdays: Fall weekends impact Birmingham, Columbia, Auburn (via I-85)
Shreveport Casino Events: Major boxing matches, concerts create weekend spikes

Using TrafficVision.Live for I-20

TrafficVision.Live aggregates traffic cameras from all six I-20 states into a single interface. Search "I-20" to filter cameras along the route, or combine with city names (e.g., "I-20 Atlanta") for metropolitan-specific views. With 135,000+ cameras from 600+ official sources across 130+ countries, TrafficVision.Live is the most comprehensive traffic monitoring platform available.

I-20 Monitoring Tips

Check destination city cameras 30-60 minutes before departure
Monitor next major metro while in transit (especially approaching DFW, Atlanta)
Start monitoring 2-3 hours before Masters, NASCAR, or football games
Watch for West Texas dust storms and Southern thunderstorms visible on cameras before radar
Use custom routes to build an I-20 corridor view for your specific segment

How many states does I-20 pass through?

Interstate 20 passes through 6 states: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina — spanning 1,539 miles from West Texas to the South Carolina coast.

Where is the most congested section of I-20?

The Atlanta segment where I-20 overlaps with I-285 (the Perimeter) carries over 200,000 vehicles daily, making it the busiest section. The DFW Metroplex is a close second.

What is Malfunction Junction on I-20?

Malfunction Junction is the nickname for the I-20/I-59/I-65 interchange in Birmingham, Alabama — one of the most complex interchanges in the South, currently undergoing multi-year reconstruction.

How can I check I-20 traffic cameras?

Use TrafficVision.Live to search "I-20" and view live camera feeds from all 6 states. You can filter by city name, save favorites, and build custom routes along the interstate.

When is the worst time to drive I-20 through Atlanta?

Atlanta's evening rush from 4:00-7:30 PM is the worst, particularly where I-20 overlaps with I-285. Morning rush (6:30-9:30 AM) is also heavy. Check cameras before departing to assess real-time conditions.

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