Pierre-Bénite - A450 PR1+537
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France — 1.5 km
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Pierre-Bénite — A7 motorway at PR6+428
Pierre-Bénite - A7 PR6+428
🇫🇷 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France
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This camera watches a stretch of the A7 motorway at Pierre-Bénite, on the southern edge of Lyon, where the Rhône valley carries heavy north-south traffic. It is useful for anyone planning a drive through the Lyon area who wants to see how the road is flowing before setting off.
About Pierre-Bénite
Pierre-Bénite is a residential and industrial town in the Métropole de Lyon area, lying along the Rhône just south of the city centre. The landscape is shaped by the river, the surrounding hills and the dense road and rail corridors that link Lyon with the south of France and the Mediterranean. It is a working town rather than a tourist destination, and its character comes from being a gateway on a major transport route.
What the camera shows
As a traffic camera, the view is focused on the motorway itself, so the most informative moments are the weekday morning and evening peaks, when commuters and freight vehicles are at their busiest. Weekends, school holidays and the start of summer getaways tend to bring longer-distance traffic through the corridor. Poor weather such as rain or fog is worth watching for, since it can slow traffic quickly on this section.
Practical notes
Lyon has a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters, and the Rhône valley can be humid in summer and foggy in autumn and winter. The best time to check the road is just before departure, as conditions can change within minutes. Nearby cameras on the A450, A43, A46 and at the Porte du Valvert in Lyon let you follow the route as you approach the city.
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About this camera
What is the weather like in Pierre-Bénite now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast for Pierre-Bénite are shown in the live weather block on this page, updated automatically.
What time is it in Pierre-Bénite?
The local time for Pierre-Bénite is displayed on this page, following France's time zone, so you can compare it with your own location.
Where exactly is this traffic camera?
The camera is on the A7 motorway at Pierre-Bénite, south of Lyon, at about 45.70 N and 4.84 E, and the map on this page marks its position.
When is the best time to watch this camera?
Weekday morning and evening rush hours are the most informative, especially before holidays and during bad weather when traffic slows on this section.
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