Monitor Québec City Traffic in Real-Time
Access 800+ live traffic cameras throughout Québec City and the Capitale-Nationale region. View real-time conditions on Autoroute 40 (Jean-Lesage), Autoroute 73 (Laurentian), the Pierre Laporte Bridge, and the narrow streets of historic Old Québec. Monitor bridge crossings over the St. Lawrence River, boulevard traffic along Laurier and Wilfrid-Hamel, and highway interchanges serving the provincial capital. No account required — just click and start watching live traffic instantly.
VIEW QUÉBEC CITY CAMERAS →Québec City Coverage Areas
Québec City sits at a strategic narrowing of the St. Lawrence River, where two bridges funnel all south-shore traffic through a single corridor. According to Statistics Canada, residents of the Québec City metropolitan area enjoy a relatively efficient transportation network, with an average one-way commute of approximately 21.2 minutes. However, the region's intense winter weather—averaging over 300 cm of annual snowfall—frequently creates extreme driving challenges that demand real-time visual monitoring.
Our camera network provides complete visibility into these critical chokepoints and the autoroute system connecting the capital to the rest of the province. The Pierre Laporte Bridge serves as the primary artery for the region; recent MTMD reports indicate the span processes up to 134,000 vehicles daily, while the adjacent historic Pont de Québec handles over 35,000 road vehicles.
Research from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) found that access to real-time traveler information systems can reduce incident-related delays by as much as 40%, making traffic cameras an essential tool for drivers navigating the high-volume bridge crossings and severe winter storms of the Capitale-Nationale.
Camera feeds for Québec, Québec are sourced from Transport Canada, which operates the official traffic monitoring network.
Autoroute 40 (Jean-Lesage)
250+ Live Cameras
The Trans-Canada Highway corridor through the city, covering the primary east-west spine from the western suburbs through Sainte-Foy and onward toward Montmagny and the Bas-Saint-Laurent.
Autoroute 73 & Pierre Laporte Bridge
200+ Live Cameras
Real-time feeds from the main north-south route connecting Lévis and the south shore to central Québec City, including the critical Pierre Laporte Bridge and approaches to the Québec Bridge.
Autoroute 440 & Henri-IV
150+ Live Cameras
Continuous monitoring of the northern bypass connecting Beauport to Cap-Rouge, plus Boulevard Henri-IV linking Autoroute 40 to the northern suburbs and Autoroute 573 toward Lac-Saint-Charles.
Downtown & Boulevard Laurier
200+ Live Cameras
Coverage of the city's busiest urban arterials, including Boulevard Laurier through Sainte-Foy, Boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel, Grande Allée, and the approaches to the Old Québec fortified district.
Features
Interactive Map
View all Québec City cameras on an interactive map with real-time clustering
Grid View
Browse cameras in a filterable grid with search and sort options
Save Favorites
Bookmark frequently-used cameras for quick access
Live Updates
Real-time feeds from the Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ)
24/7 Access
Monitor traffic conditions any time of day or night
Mobile Friendly
Fully responsive design works on all devices
About Québec City Traffic Cameras
TrafficVision.Live provides free access to 800+ live traffic cameras throughout Québec City and the surrounding Capitale-Nationale region. Our platform aggregates feeds from the Québec province traffic camera network, the Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ), and the Québec 511 system, giving you comprehensive coverage of conditions across the provincial capital. These cameras are part of the world's largest traffic camera directory with 135,000+ live feeds from 600+ official sources worldwide across 130+ countries and all 7 continents.
Whether you're navigating the Autoroute 40 corridor through Sainte-Foy, checking bridge conditions before crossing to Lévis, or monitoring street-level traffic near Place Royale and the Plains of Abraham, our Québec City camera network delivers real-time visibility into the region's transportation infrastructure. View live feeds from major routes including Autoroute 40, Autoroute 73, Autoroute 440, Boulevard Laurier, Boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel, and Grande Allée. Commuters can also monitor city street views along Chemin Sainte-Foy and Boulevard René-Lévesque to find alternate routes when the autoroutes are congested.
Build Your Québec City Commute Route
Plan your daily commute across the Pierre Laporte Bridge, through the Autoroute 40/73 interchange, or along Boulevard Laurier. Save your route cameras for one-click monitoring during bridge delays, winter storms, or Carnaval closures.
CREATE YOUR ROUTE →Québec City's Traffic Challenges
The city's geography creates unique pressure points. The St. Lawrence River forces all south-shore traffic through two bridges, while the historic core's narrow streets and steep terrain limit capacity. Winter weather amplifies every bottleneck in the system.
Bridge & Weather Alerts
- Pierre Laporte Bridge Bottleneck: The primary link to Lévis and the south shore carries over 125,000 vehicles daily. Any incident on the bridge or its approaches creates immediate gridlock extending back through Autoroute 73 and into central Québec City.
- Québec Bridge Restrictions: The century-old cantilever bridge provides the only alternate river crossing and is frequently subject to lane restrictions, weight limits, and wind closures during winter storms.
- Winter Storm Severity: Québec City averages over 300 cm of snowfall annually. Freezing rain, black ice, and blowing snow create hazardous conditions on bridges, overpasses, and the steep hills of Upper and Lower Town.
- Carnaval de Québec: The world's largest winter carnival brings hundreds of thousands of visitors each February, causing road closures and parking congestion throughout the Old City and Grande Allée corridor.
Watch Québec City Traffic Live
Check bridge approach cameras, autoroute conditions, and boulevard traffic before you leave. Real-time feeds help you avoid the worst of Québec City's chokepoints year-round.
VIEW HIGHWAY CAMERAS →Using TrafficVision.Live in Québec City
TrafficVision.Live aggregates feeds from 600+ official sources, including the MTQ and the Québec 511 system, into one seamless interface. Our platform provides access to 135,000+ live feeds across 130+ countries.
Use our interactive map to find cameras at specific intersections along Boulevard Laurier or Autoroute 440, or switch to grid view for side-by-side monitoring of bridge approaches. If you need to check if a road is clear before heading out in a snowstorm, our platform shows you actual conditions rather than forecasts. Whether you're commuting from Lévis across the Pierre Laporte Bridge or driving to Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), our system works 24/7 on any device. Explore more cameras across Québec province or browse our full Canada traffic camera directory.
How many traffic cameras are in Québec City?
Québec City features over 800 live traffic cameras available through our platform, combining MTQ highway feeds, Québec 511 cameras, and municipal street-level cameras covering the Capitale-Nationale region.
Where can I find Québec City street cameras?
You can access live Québec City street cameras through our interactive map. We aggregate feeds from the Québec 511 system and municipal sources to provide coverage of both autoroutes and city streets, including Boulevard Laurier, Boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel, and Grande Allée.
Can I see Pierre Laporte Bridge traffic live?
Yes, we provide extensive camera coverage of the Pierre Laporte Bridge and its approaches from both the Québec City and Lévis sides. You can monitor real-time conditions on Autoroute 73 leading to and from the bridge, as well as the adjacent Québec Bridge.
Are Québec City traffic cameras free?
Yes, all Québec City area traffic camera feeds on TrafficVision.Live are completely free to access and are available 24/7. No account or subscription is required.
Do cameras help during Québec winters?
Absolutely. With over 300 cm of annual snowfall, visual confirmation of actual road conditions is essential for safe driving in the Québec City area. Check cameras for snow accumulation, ice, visibility, and plow activity before committing to your route — especially on bridge approaches and the steep hills of Old Québec.
Ready to View Québec City Cameras?
Don't risk the Pierre Laporte Bridge or the Autoroute 40 interchange without checking first. Live highway and street cameras show real conditions across the provincial capital before you leave home.
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