Watch Simi Valley Traffic in Real-Time
Access 400+ live traffic and street cameras across Simi Valley and east Ventura County — home to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and a major commuter feeder into the San Fernando Valley. Our interactive map provides real-time access to live street feeds and intersection cameras across the SR-118 (Ronald Reagan Freeway) corridor, SR-23, and the US-101 connection at Thousand Oaks. Monitor daily LA-bound commute peaks, Library event surges, and the Santa Susana Pass conditions.
VIEW SIMI VALLEY CAMERAS →Camera Coverage
SR-118 (Ronald Reagan Freeway)
180+ Live Cameras
The east-west spine through Simi Valley from the SR-23 split to the San Fernando Valley
SR-23 Through Simi Valley
90+ Live Cameras
The north-south connector linking US-101 in Thousand Oaks to SR-118
US-101 / Thousand Oaks Connection
60+ Live Cameras
The access route from Simi Valley to the Conejo Pass and Ventura
City Streets & Surface Routes
70+ Live Cameras
Cochran Street, First Street, Tapo Canyon Road, Sycamore Drive, Erringer Road
Simi Valley sits in a high-desert valley between Ventura County and the San Fernando Valley, separated from the LA basin by the Santa Susana Mountains. According to the California Department of Transportation, SR-118 (the Ronald Reagan Freeway) is the only major freeway access between Simi Valley and the SFV, making the corridor critical for daily commuters and uniquely vulnerable to incidents.
SR-118 through Simi Valley carries over 100,000 vehicles per day in its busiest segments according to Caltrans counts, with strong eastbound morning and westbound afternoon flows tied to the daily SFV commute. The corridor is also the primary access route for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, which draws steady tourist and event traffic year-round.
SR-118 Through Simi Valley
SR-118 (the Ronald Reagan Freeway) runs east-west through the entire length of Simi Valley, climbing through the Santa Susana Pass into the western San Fernando Valley. It's the city's primary commuter corridor and the only freeway-grade route to the LA basin.
SR-118 Through Simi Valley
- SR-23 / Madera Road — Western Simi Valley exit, hospital and downtown access
- First Street / Erringer Road — Central Simi Valley
- Sycamore Drive / Tapo Canyon — Major mid-valley exits
- Stearns Street / Yosemite Avenue — Eastern Simi Valley
- Santa Susana Pass — The climb out of the valley toward the SFV
- Topanga Canyon / Chatsworth — SFV approach
The Santa Susana Pass is one of the most weather-sensitive freeway grades in southern California. Wildfire (the 2018 Woolsey Fire jumped this corridor), wind events, and rare ice can close the pass with little notice. When SR-118 closes, Simi Valley becomes effectively cut off from the LA basin — there is no nearby parallel freeway. Cameras through the pass show actual conditions.
Check SR-118 Conditions Right Now
See live conditions on the Ronald Reagan Freeway before heading toward the SFV, Thousand Oaks, or the Reagan Library.
VIEW SIMI VALLEY CAMERAS →SR-23: The Thousand Oaks Connection
SR-23 runs south from SR-118 in Simi Valley through the foothills to US-101 at Thousand Oaks. It's the primary connection between Simi Valley and the Ventura Freeway, and a key alternate when SR-118 is congested.
- SR-118 / SR-23 interchange: Western Simi Valley junction
- Olsen Road / Avenida de los Arboles: Mid-corridor exits
- Lynn Road area: Thousand Oaks transition
- US-101 / Hampshire Road: Southern terminus, Conejo Pass-area access
SR-23 vs. SR-118
For trips to the LA basin, SR-118 east is the direct route. For trips to Ventura, the Channel Islands, or the Central Coast, SR-23 south to US-101 west is the better path. Cameras on both freeways make the choice clear.
Surface Streets and Surface Routes
When the freeways slow, Simi Valley's grid takes the load:
- Cochran Street: Major east-west, downtown spine
- First Street: Central east-west arterial
- Tapo Canyon Road: Northern north-south, residential corridor
- Sycamore Drive: Major north-south, retail cluster
- Erringer Road: Central north-south arterial
- Stearns Street: Eastern Simi Valley spine
Users can also monitor live street feeds along Cochran Street, Sycamore Drive, and Tapo Canyon Road to spot signal cascades during Reagan Library event traffic and major Simi Valley Town Center surges.
Plan Your Ventura County Drive
Build a custom route across Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and the SFV — and see every camera along the way.
BUILD YOUR ROUTE →Traffic Patterns
Simi Valley rush hours are extended because of the SFV-bound commute. Eastbound SR-118 morning peak runs 6:00-9:00 AM with the Santa Susana Pass climb as the worst single point. Westbound afternoon peak runs 3:30-7:00 PM. Reagan Library event days layer additional surges onto the corridor, particularly during major political events and exhibitions.
Weather and Driving Hazards
Wildfire is Simi Valley's defining hazard. The 2018 Woolsey Fire and earlier major fires have burned through the valley and the surrounding hills. Cameras on SR-118 and SR-23 show smoke, active fire, and visibility conditions during red-flag warnings.
Santa Ana wind events in fall produce strong gusts that can topple high-profile vehicles and bring inland fire smoke to the corridor. Heat-related issues during summer 105°F+ events occasionally produce pavement closures.
Major Events
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library hosts major events year-round — political debates, exhibitions, and the Reagan Foundation Forum series. These events generate significant SR-118 and surface-arterial surges. The Simi Valley Days festival, the Cajun & Blues Music Festival, and Simi Valley Town Center events all create localized arterial flows.
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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 to scan multiple SR-118 segments at once, build custom routes for an SFV commute, or save favorites for instant access. Available 24/7 on any device.
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How many traffic cameras are available in Simi Valley?
Are Simi Valley traffic cameras free to view?
Yes. All Simi Valley cameras on TrafficVision.Live are completely free with no account required. These are publicly maintained Caltrans feeds presented in a single searchable interface.
Can I see Santa Susana Pass conditions on the cameras?
Yes. SR-118 cameras through the Santa Susana Pass show wildfire smoke, wind, and rare ice conditions in real time — the pass is the most weather-sensitive segment of the corridor.
What's the best route from Simi Valley to the LA basin?
SR-118 east through the Santa Susana Pass into the SFV is the direct route. When the pass is closed or congested, SR-23 south to US-101 east is the only realistic alternate, but adds significant miles.
Where can I find Simi Valley street cameras?
You can find live Simi Valley street feeds and intersection cameras on our interactive map, including coverage of Cochran Street, First Street, Tapo Canyon Road, Sycamore Drive, and Erringer Road.
Do Reagan Library events affect traffic?
Yes. Major Reagan Library events — political debates, exhibitions, special programs — produce significant SR-118 and surface-arterial surges. Cameras let visitors and locals plan around the flow.
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