Little Rock, AR Traffic Cameras: 180+ Live Cams

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Little Rock Traffic Overview

Little Rock sits at the geographic center of Arkansas where I-30 and I-40 converge, making it the state's primary transportation hub. The metro area of roughly 750,000 people generates traffic patterns shaped by the Arkansas River, which divides Little Rock from North Little Rock and forces all cross-river traffic onto a handful of bridges. According to Metroplan data, resident workers in Little Rock enjoy a highly efficient transportation system, with a median commute time of just 15.7 minutes—one of the best figures among its peer metropolitan groups.

I-30 serves as the primary corridor connecting Little Rock to the southwest, running through the city center before continuing northeast toward North Little Rock. This corridor handles massive traffic volumes; segments of I-30 in Pulaski County process between 111,000 and 128,000 vehicles daily according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) data. Through downtown, I-30 merges with I-40 in a shared alignment across the Arkansas River — a stretch known locally as one of the metro's worst bottleneck zones. The I-30/I-40 interchange near the river processes heavy volumes during peak hours, and any incident on the river bridges can cascade delays across both interstates.

I-40 runs east-west through the metro, connecting Little Rock to Fort Smith to the west and Memphis to the east. Through North Little Rock, I-40 carries significant freight and commuter traffic. The I-40/I-430 interchange on the west side of the metro is a major decision point for drivers choosing between the western bypass and the direct downtown route.

Key Routes and Interchanges

I-430 forms the western bypass loop, connecting I-30 on the south side to I-40 on the north side. This corridor has become increasingly congested as western suburbs like West Little Rock and Chenal Valley have grown. I-630 is the east-west downtown connector, linking I-30 near the State Capitol to I-430 on the west side. This relatively short but heavily used interstate processes approximately 112,000 vehicles daily. Safety remains a critical focus for ARDOT; in 2022 alone, Central Arkansas recorded 26,019 traffic crashes, with the I-30 corridor historically showing higher-than-average accident rates, highlighting the need for real-time monitoring.

Arkansas River Bridges

The Arkansas River crossings represent the most critical bottleneck in the Little Rock metro. The shared I-30/I-40 alignment crosses the river on bridges that carry the combined traffic of both interstates. When incidents occur on these bridges, there are limited alternative crossings, and detour traffic overwhelms surface streets in both Little Rock and North Little Rock.

The Big Dam Bridge and Two Rivers Bridge provide pedestrian and bicycle crossings but no vehicle relief. The Broadway Bridge, Main Street Bridge, and Junction Bridge offer local street alternatives, but their capacity is limited compared to the interstate bridges. Monitoring camera feeds on the river crossings before committing to a route is one of the most effective ways to avoid major delays in the metro area.

Weather and Seasonal Patterns

Arkansas weather introduces distinct seasonal challenges for Little Rock drivers. Summer thunderstorms can develop rapidly, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding on low-lying roads, and reduced visibility. The metro area's location in the Arkansas River valley makes it particularly susceptible to fog during fall and spring mornings, especially near the river crossings.

Winter weather, while less severe than northern states, still causes significant disruption when ice storms hit central Arkansas. Freezing rain and ice accumulation are more common than heavy snowfall, making road surfaces treacherous even with minimal precipitation. The elevated sections of I-30, I-40, I-430, and I-630 freeze before surface streets, and bridges ice over first.

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About Little Rock Traffic Cameras

TrafficVision.Live provides free access to 180+ live traffic cameras throughout Little Rock and the surrounding metro area. Our platform aggregates feeds from Arkansas 511 and Department of Transportation cameras, giving you comprehensive coverage of traffic conditions across central Arkansas. These cameras are part of the world's largest traffic camera directory with 135,000+ live feeds from 600+ sources across 130+ countries on all 7 continents.

Whether you're planning your daily commute, checking current road conditions during a weather event, or monitoring specific areas for congestion, our Little Rock traffic camera network provides real-time visibility into the region's transportation infrastructure. View live feeds from major routes including I-30, I-40, I-430, I-530, I-630, US-67, US-70, AR-10 (Cantrell Road), AR-107 (JFK Boulevard), and Broadway Street.

Our interactive map interface lets you quickly locate cameras near your route, while the grid view provides an organized way to browse all available feeds. Build custom routes to see all cameras along your commute, save favorites for instant access, and monitor multiple areas simultaneously to make informed travel decisions.