VDOT Traffic Cameras
Strategic Monitoring for the Mid-Atlantic Corridor. In addition to highway monitoring, our map includes live street feeds and intersection cameras throughout Virginia's major metropolitan areas.
VIEW [VDOTVDOT is responsible for maintaining approximately 59,451 miles of state-maintained roadways, according to official department reports, making it one of the largest state-maintained networks in the United States. With 600+ traffic cameras, Virginia's system monitors the critical I-95 corridor connecting the Northeast to the South, the congested Northern Virginia suburbs feeding into Washington DC, and the busy Hampton Roads port region.
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Navigate the Commonwealth with confidence. Access over 135,000+ live cameras across all 7 continents to plan your next Virginia journey.
LAUNCH INTERACTIVE MAP →The Capital Region's Traffic Challenge
Northern Virginia presents some of the most severe traffic congestion in the United States. According to the 2024 INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard, commuters in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area lost an average of 62 hours due to traffic congestion in 2024. The region serves as a bedroom community for Washington DC, home to the Pentagon and a massive technology hub centered around Tysons and Arlington. The result is crushing commuter traffic that routinely extends for 4-5 hours during each peak period.
Northern Virginia Rush Hour
- Morning Peak: 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Evening Peak: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- The Mixing Bowl: VDOT cameras at the Springfield Interchange (I-95/I-395/I-495) are essential, as delays here common until 9 PM.
Critical Virginia Corridors
I-95: The East Coast Spine
I-95 runs the length of Virginia from Fredericksburg through Richmond to the North Carolina border. The section between Springfield and Fredericksburg sees particularly heavy congestion as DC workers increasingly live further south.
I-66: The DC Commuter Link
Inside the Beltway, I-66 operates with unique HOV restrictions. Outside the Beltway, Express Lanes extend to Gainesville with dynamic tolling that can exceed $40 during peak periods. Check VDOT cameras before deciding whether to pay the toll or take surface streets.
I-81: Shenandoah Valley Route
I-81 traverses the Shenandoah Valley, carrying heavy truck traffic between the Northeast and the South. Steep grades near Lexington and Roanoke slow commercial vehicles, while mountain icing can impact all travelers during winter months.
Central Virginia & Piedmont
Monitor critical regional arteries including US-29, US-460, and US-501 through Lynchburg and Charlottesville. These routes serve as the primary links between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Tidewater regions.
Monitor Regional Corridors
View live feeds along I-95, I-66, and I-81 to avoid the state's busiest freight and commuter bottlenecks.
VIEW INTERSTATE CAMERAS →Hampton Roads & The Tidewater
The Hampton Roads region presents unique challenges due to its coastal geography. Multiple water crossings create chokepoints, and the presence of Naval Station Norfolk adds military shift patterns to the daily mix.
Hampton Roads Tunnel Traffic The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (I-64) and Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel (I-664) frequently back up during rush hours and summer weekends. Ship traffic can also close bridges with minimal notice. Always check cameras before planning a crossing.
- Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel: High winds can restrict travel; cameras show approach conditions for this 17-mile span.
- I-264 Beach Access: Monitor heavy summer traffic heading toward Virginia Beach from Friday afternoon through Sunday evening.
Build Your Virginia Route
Save a custom route of cameras across Northern Virginia or Hampton Roads to monitor your entire daily commute.
CREATE YOUR ROUTE →Express Lanes and Tolling
Virginia operates an extensive Express Lanes network (I-495, I-95, I-66) where prices change every few minutes based on demand. Check VDOT cameras along these corridors to visually assess whether paying the toll makes sense—sometimes the main lanes are moving fine despite high toll prices! Users can also monitor street-level views in cities like Alexandria and Portsmouth to navigate around surface street gridlock and local construction projects.
Weather & Safety Considerations
Virginia recorded 920 deaths on its roadways in 2024, an approximately 1% increase from the previous year, highlighting the vital role of real-time road monitoring for driver safety and situational awareness.
Blue Ridge Fog
Monitor mountain passes
I-81 and the Blue Ridge Parkway experience frequent dense fog. Use cameras to verify visibility before entering mountain sections.
Hurricane Evacuations
Plan coastal departures
During coastal emergencies, I-64 westbound serves as a primary evacuation route. Monitor cameras to gauge traffic density.
Summer Flash Floods
Avoid urban traps
Heavy thunderstorms cause sudden flooding in low-lying Hampton Roads and Richmond areas. Cameras provide real-time surface verification.
NoVa Snow Events
Verify plowing progress
Winter weather in Northern Virginia causes instant gridlock. Cameras show actual road accumulation and plowing status.
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 for side-by-side monitoring, or save favorites for instant access.
Access All VDOT Cameras
Plan your trip through the Old Dominion with confidence. Monitor 600+ Virginia DOT cameras and Virginia street cameras in real-time.
VIEW VIRGINIA CAMERAS →Are these official VDOT cameras?
Yes, we aggregate live feeds directly from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the 511Virginia system.
Where can I find Virginia street feeds online?
Our interactive map provides access to both VDOT highway feeds and municipal street-level cameras in major Virginia cities.
Can I see if the Hampton Roads tunnels are backed up?
Yes, VDOT maintains numerous cameras at the entrances and exits of all major tunnels in the Norfolk/Newport News area.
How often do Virginia traffic cameras update?
Most VDOT cameras provide high-refresh snapshots or live video that updates every few seconds to a minute.
Do these cameras show Express Lane pricing?
Cameras show traffic flow in the Express Lanes, but for current pricing, you should check the official Express Lanes app or roadside signage.