Virtually everyone complains about Caltrans at some point.

But the state’s transportation agency helps keep travelers safe by providing up-to-date information on highway and road closures through this link and social media postings.

Less well known, perhaps, is Caltrans closed-circuit TV map, which allows people to see weather and traffic conditions in real-time throughout the state.

For example, if you want to see the traffic and weather in Oakhurst at the intersection of Highways 41 and 49, click on this link.

Headed to Tahoe? Here’s the real-time view at Emigrant Gap on Interstate 80.

And here’s the view for Los Angeles-bound travelers on the Grapevine at Lebec.

Start by going to the Caltrans CCTV link, then click on the location you want to see.

World’s Top 25 Webcams

Speaking of webcams, EarthCam.com revealed its list of 25 most interesting live-streaming cameras on Wednesday.

The website used a panel of judges to decide which webcams produced the best content.

You can check out the Top 25 here or the video below.

Watch: EarthCam’s 25 Most Interesting Webcams