Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways
Here’s your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.
This article is being continuously updated. You’ll find a running list of past incidents at the bottom of this story.
You can report issues or share your thoughts on this story format by filling out our feedback form.
Interstate 35
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between I-29/US-71/Exit 8 and MO-1/Antioch Road/Exit 8.
The event affects 50 feet.
The warning was released on Friday at 6:06 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 6:14 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB) and 27th Street/Exit 1B (SB).
The event affects 550 feet.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 5:26 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 6:08 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Merriam
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 75th Street/Exit 227 and 67th Street/Exit 228.
The event impacts 500 feet.
The warning was issued at 4:56 p.m. on Friday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 5:32 p.m.
Crash report: I-29/I-35
A crash has been reported on northbound I-29/I-35 between East Front Street and Levee Road/Exit 5.
The impacted road section is 650 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 5:18 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 5:25 p.m.
West 25 Street closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between West Pennway Street and I-35 North in Kansas City.
The event impacts 330 feet.
The warning was released on Friday at 12:08 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 4:26 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222.
The event affects 630 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 3:01 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 3:08 p.m.
Crash reported on West 75th Street in Overland Park
A crash has been reported on West 75th Street between Overland Parkway and I-35 North.
The impacted road section is 160 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 3 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 3:08 p.m.
West 25 Street closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between I-35 South and Summit Street in Kansas City.
The event impacts 160 feet.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 1:32 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 2:43 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
I-70 temporarily closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on I-70 between Third Street/James St/Exit 423 and I-35/Beardsley Road/Exit 2.
The incident was reported Friday at 11:18 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 11:20 p.m.
I-70: bridge closed between Third Street/James St/Exit 423 and I-35/Beardsley Road/Exit 2
A bridge is closed on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City between Third Street/James St/Exit 423 and I-35/Beardsley Road/Exit 2
The event impacts 880 feet.
The warning was released on Friday at 11:12 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 11:09 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on the Kansas Turnpike in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on the Kansas Turnpike between 110th Street exit 410 and I-70 West.
The event impacts 300 feet.
The warning was issued at 6:53 p.m. on Friday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 10:02 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between US-40/31st Street/Exit 7 and Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7.
The event affects 80 feet.
The incident report was issued Friday at 8:08 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 8:20 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Spruce Avenue in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Spruce Avenue between Jackson Avenue / East 29th Street and I-70 East.
The impacted road section is 340 feet long.
The warning was issued Friday at 7:43 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 8:20 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between I-435/Exit 8 and Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9.
The event affects 600 feet.
The incident was reported Friday at 7:03 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 7:38 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Benton Boulevard in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Benton Boulevard between Benton Boulevard and I-70 West.
The event affects 610 feet.
The warning was issued Friday at 7:01 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 7:32 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70/I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70/I-35 between West Ninth Street/Oak St/East Second St/Exit 2 and I-70 (Kansas City) (East)/I-35.
The event impacts 140 feet.
The incident was reported Friday at 5:06 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 6:14 p.m.
Warning: Crash on eastbound I-70 in Tonganoxie
There has been a crash on I-70 between Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza and K-7/Exit 224.
The impacted road section is 0.71 miles long.
The incident was reported Friday at 5:35 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 6:08 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash update: I-70
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-70 between Brooklyn Avenue/Exit 3 and Prospect Avenue/Exit 3.
The event affects 580 feet.
The warning was released on Friday at 5:43 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 5:56 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between K-7/Exit 224 and 110th Street/Exit 410.
The impacted road section is 550 feet long.
The warning was issued Friday at 4:06 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 5:14 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 and I-70/Exit 63.
The impacted road section is 220 feet long.
The warning was released on Friday at 3:08 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 3:14 p.m.
Cleveland Avenue temporarily closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on Cleveland Avenue between I-70 East and East 29th Street.
The event impacts 410 feet.
The warning was released on Friday at 2:47 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 2:50 p.m.
East 29th Street closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure at East 29th Street and I-70 East.
The impacted road section is 770 feet long.
The incident was reported Friday at 2:43 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 2:50 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Midland Drive/Exit 5 and Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6.
The impacted road section is 470 feet long.
The incident was reported Friday at 10:51 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 11:56 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 in Randolph
There is a broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 between Armour Road and I-435 South.
The event affects 700 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 11:37 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 11:45 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between MO-210/Exit 55 and Front Street/Exit 57.
The event affects 400 feet.
The incident report was issued Friday at 5:15 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 5:50 p.m.
Crash update: I-435
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on southbound I-435 between 48th Street/Exit 54 and Parvin Road/Exit 54.
The event impacts 650 feet.
The incident was reported Friday at 4:53 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 5:02 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on U.S. 50 in Leawood
There is a broken down vehicle on U.S. 50 between State Line Road and I-435 East.
The impacted road section is 550 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 4:10 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 4:20 p.m.
Rowland Avenue closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between I-435 South and North 107th Street in Kansas City.
The impacted road section is 720 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Monday at 3:37 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 3:50 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 between Blue Ridge Cutoff exit 8A and I-435 South.
The impacted road section is 890 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 2:12 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 3:32 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66 and 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66.
The impacted road section is 380 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 2:16 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 3:08 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between K-10/Exit 1 and 95th Street/Exit 2.
The event affects 420 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 2:14 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 2:50 p.m.
Georgia Avenue closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between North 107th Street and I-435 South in Kansas City.
The event impacts 720 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Monday at 3:41 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 12:38 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Woodend Road/Exit 8 and K-32/Exit 9.
The event impacts 580 feet.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 12:28 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 12:38 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on East 73 Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on East 73 Street between Gregory Boulevard exit 67 and I-435 North.
The event affects 940 feet.
The warning was released on Friday at 12:13 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 12:19 p.m.
Interstate 470
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash reported on the U. S. Highway 71 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on the U. S. Highway 71 between I-470 West and I-435 North.
The event impacts 630 feet.
The warning was issued at 3:49 p.m. on Friday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 4:02 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
I-70 temporarily closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between 11th Street/Exit 2 and I-35/US-40/US-71/US-24/Exit 2 in Kansas City.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 11:41 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 11:45 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-35
A crash has been reported on I-35 between 12th Street/Exit 2 and I-70/US-169/US-24/Exit 2.
The event impacts 560 feet.
The warning was issued Friday at 10:28 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 11:39 p.m.
Kansas City: I-35 temporarily closed
There is a road closure on I-35 between Paseo Boulevard and US-24/Independence Avenue.
The event impacts 760 feet.
The incident was reported Friday at 10:20 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 10:27 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between I-70/Exit 4 and US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5.
The event impacts 160 feet.
The incident was reported Friday at 2:29 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 6:02 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash report: I-29/I-35
There has been a crash on northbound I-29/I-35 between US-24/Independence Avenue/Paseo Boulevard and Levee Road/Exit 5.
The event affects 0.71 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 5:18 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 5:32 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Front Street/Exit 57 and US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59.
The event impacts 580 feet.
The incident report was issued Friday at 3:25 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 4:02 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Front Street/Exit 57 and US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59.
The impacted road section is 380 feet long.
The warning was issued at 2:46 p.m. on Friday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 2:56 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between 119th Street and 151st Street on southbound US-69.
The event affects 1.78 miles.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 6:14 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 between College Boulevard and I-435.
The event affects 720 feet.
The warning was released on Friday at 2:17 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 6:08 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between I-670/I-70 and US-169/US-69/7th Street/Exit 422.
The impacted road section is 470 feet long.
The incident was reported Friday at 2:58 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 4:49 p.m.
A crash has been reported on northbound I-35
A crash has been reported on I-35 between US-69/18th Street Expressway and Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233.
The event impacts 0.80 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 4:30 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 4:38 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Pleasant Valley
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between I-435/US-69/Exit 12 and US-69/Exit 13.
The impacted road section is 640 feet long.
The warning was issued at 4:11 p.m. on Friday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 4:20 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 between Brush Creek Boulevard and 39th Street.
The impacted road section is 540 feet long.
The warning was issued at 4:39 p.m. on Friday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 4:49 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-40/US-71 between MO-150 and 140th Street.
The impacted road section is 480 feet long.
The warning was issued Friday at 4:27 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 4:38 p.m.
Warning: Crash on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on US-71 between 22nd Street and Truman Road.
The event impacts 320 feet.
The report was issued Friday at 3:05 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 3:14 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-71 between 22nd Street and Truman Road.
The impacted road section is 80 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 12:22 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 12:55 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
West 6th Street temporarily closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between Beardsley Road and US-169 South in Kansas City.
The event affects 630 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 10:53 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 10:57 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 between I-29/US-71 (Kansas City) and Englewood Road.
The event impacts 630 feet.
The incident was reported Friday at 8:21 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 8:33 p.m.
Lane on Rainbow Boulevard/US-169 closed in Kansas City
One lane is closed between West 39th Avenue and Southwest Boulevard on northbound Rainbow Boulevard/US-169.
The event affects 640 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 6 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 8:14 p.m.
US-169 South: bridge closed between West Fifth Street and I-70 West
A bridge is closed on southbound US-169 South in Kansas City between West Fifth Street and I-70 West
The event affects 760 feet.
The warning was issued Friday at 1:17 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 6:26 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Beardsley Road temporarily closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure at Beardsley Road and US-169 North.
The impacted road section is 990 feet long.
The incident report was issued Friday at 12:59 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 1:01 p.m.
This story was originally published September 29, 2023 at 12:12 AM.