Traffic is a big problem in Seattle. According to one estimate, traffic costs the average Seattle commuter $1,491 per year in wasted gas and lost productivity.

Checking the above map can help you avoid some jams. It displays live images from traffic cameras from Seattle's Department of Transportation as well as a traffic overlay from Google. Click on one of the cameras to see a live picture from that traffic camera. The pictures update themselves every minute, but some cameras may be broken, so check the date/time on the image to be sure.

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Seattle Traffic Cameras