Saint Petersburg Traffic Cameras: 8,500+ Live Cams

Saint Petersburg, Russia’s "Window to Europe," manages one of the most complex and heavily utilized transportation networks in the world. As a major maritime gateway and the official cultural engine of the Northwest, the city's infrastructure supports an immense volume of international freight, industrial logistics, and the daily pulse of nearly 6 million residents. Situated on the banks of the Neva River and the shores of the Gulf of Finland, the city manages a unique mix of high-stakes international logistics and intense metropolitan commuting in some of the world's most challenging environmental conditions.

Our platform aggregates 8,500+ live traffic cameras from the Committee for Transport, ZSD operators, and federal road agencies, providing comprehensive coverage of the city's transit corridors, river crossings, and historic center.

High-Speed Intelligence

Real-time monitoring of the WHSD (ZSD) corridor, which recorded a record 82 million trips in 2024, bypassing the historic center with speeds of up to 110 km/h.

Instant Updates

Images refresh every few seconds, providing a near-real-time view of the "Neva Pinch" during peak afternoon rush.

Route Planning

Use our interactive route builder to plan your drive from Saint Petersburg to Moscow, Vyborg, or the Gulf of Finland and see every camera along the way.

Arctic Transition

Visual confirmation of road conditions during the intense Baltic winter, essential for monitoring snow clearance and surface traction on the city’s flyovers.

Strategic Infrastructure: The Ring and the Diameter

Saint Petersburg’s road network is anchored by two massive modern infrastructure projects designed to alleviate the pressure on its historic core. The Saint Petersburg Ring Road (KAD) is a 142-kilometer orbital freeway with 105 bridges and trestles. Speed limits here reach 110 km/h, though weather conditions frequently require reductions.

Complementing the KAD is the Western High-Speed Diameter (WHSD), also known as the ZSD. This 46.6-kilometer axis is built largely on artificial structures like flyovers and tunnels, significantly reducing the transport impact on the city center.

Primary Transportation Corridors

1. KAD (A-118): The primary orbital axis managing the intersection of all major federal highways.
2. WHSD / ZSD: The western high-speed corridor providing rapid transit between the Primorsky, Vasileostrovsky, and southern districts.
3. Nevsky Prospect: The central radial artery, vital for local commerce and the city's administrative pulse.
4. Pulkovo Highway: The primary connection to Pulkovo Airport (LED), Russia's second-busiest aviation hub.

The Bridge Lifelines: Crossing the Neva

Saint Petersburg's connectivity is defined by its river bridges. A unique feature of the city's transit is the nightly navigation season, where major bridges are raised to allow large ships to pass between the Baltic and the Volga. This effectively cuts off land traffic between islands for several hours.

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

• Big Obukhovsky Bridge: The only non-opening bridge on the KAD ring road. A vital night-time transit alternative.
• Palace Bridge (Dvortsovy): The historic artery connecting the Admiralty district to Vasilyevsky Island.
• Liteyny Bridge: A vital link handling the bulk of transit for the northern industrial and residential districts.

Prioritizing Safety in a High-Volume Metro

Road safety is a continuous priority for the Saint Petersburg Committee for Transport. Despite northern climate challenges, 2024 saw a steady trend in accident reduction, with 4,005 reported accidents.

The city’s geography requires constant monitoring of surface conditions. Sudden Baltic snowstorms and the famous "White Nights" can create rapidly changing visibility. Maintaining visual monitoring of the Neva bridges and high-speed ramps is vital for preventing pileups during the freeze-thaw cycles of autumn and spring.

Navigating Peak Hours and Navigation Season

During the evening rush hour (typically 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM), travel times in Saint Petersburg can increase by nearly 100%. Our urban grid view allows commuters to monitor major radial routes and the KAD simultaneously, helping find the clearest path through the city's most congested intersections.

How TrafficVision Helps Saint Petersburg Drivers

• Interactive Map with Clustering: See the big picture of Northwest Russian transit or zoom into a specific intersection.
• Route Builder: Plan your drive from Saint Petersburg to Moscow or Vyborg and see every camera along the way.
• Stable Favorites: Save your most-used feeds—like the Palace Bridge approach—for instant one-tap access.
• 24/7 Free Access: No account required, no paywalls, just transparent real-time data from official sources.

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