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.

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Interstate 35

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB) and I-35/Exit 2T.

The event affects 470 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 7:39 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 8:50 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on the Monarch Highway in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on the Monarch Highway between Chouteau Trfwy exit 9 and I-35 South.

The event impacts 820 feet.

The report was issued Sunday at 5:20 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 6:33 p.m.

Warning: Crash on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a crash on I-35 between MO-1/Antioch Road/Exit 8 and North Chouteau Trafficway/Exit 9.

The event affects 650 feet.

The warning was issued at 5:21 p.m. on Sunday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 6:14 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Reports of a crash on northbound I-35

There is a crash on I-35 between MO-1/Antioch Road/Exit 8 and Brighton Avenue/Exit 10.

The event impacts 0.76 miles.

The warning was released on Sunday at 5:21 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 5:33 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29/I-35 in North Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-29/I-35 between 16th Avenue/Exit 5 and MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6.

The event impacts 650 feet.

The warning was issued Sunday at 2:24 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 2:32 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 530 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Sunday at 10:09 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 1:09 p.m.

Interstate 49

Current Incidents:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 between exit 71 and I-49 South.

The event impacts 290 feet.

The warning was issued Sunday at 3:18 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 3:26 p.m.

Interstate 70

Current Incidents:

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 impacts 520 feet.

The traffic alert was released Sunday at 8:40 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 10:14 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 traffic alert was reported Sunday at 8:40 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 10:08 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Red Coat Lane in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Red Coat Lane between Blue and I-70 East.

The impacted road section is 170 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 8:48 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 9:56 p.m.

Warning: Crash on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 between Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 and Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.

The event impacts 400 feet.

The traffic alert was released Sunday at 7:24 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 9:38 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 impacts 470 feet.

The traffic alert was released Sunday at 8:40 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 9:08 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 450 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Sunday at 7:25 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 7:56 p.m.

Kansas City: I-35 temporarily closed

There is a road closure on I-35 between Paseo Boulevard and I-70/US-40/US-71.

The incident was reported Friday at 10:20 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 7:44 p.m.

I-70/I-35 closed in Kansas City

There is a road closure on I-70/I-35 between I-70 (Kansas City) (East)/I-35 and West Ninth Street/Oak St/East Second St/Exit 2.

The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 1:27 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 7:32 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-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 and I-70/Exit 63.

The impacted road section is 510 feet long.

The warning was issued Sunday at 2:40 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 3:21 p.m.

Interstate 435

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Raytown Road/Exit 63 and Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.

The event impacts 150 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 7:43 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 8:32 p.m.

Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on East 41st Street

A crash has been reported on East 41st Street between Raytown Road and I-435 South.

The warning was issued at 6:09 p.m. on Sunday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 7:50 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on West 104th Street in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on West 104th Street between exit 75A and I-435 East.

The event impacts 110 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 4:43 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 7:44 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on the U. S. Highway 71 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on the U. S. Highway 71 between exit 71 and I-435 North.

The impacted road section is 570 feet long.

The warning was released on Sunday at 1:52 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 7:20 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Woodend Road/Exit 8 and K-32/Exit 9.

The event affects 60 feet.

The traffic alert was released Sunday at 6:15 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 6:27 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 US-71/Exit 71 and US-50/Exit 71.

The event impacts 390 feet.

The incident report was issued Sunday at 1:52 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 4:26 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Raytown Road/Exit 63 and Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.

The impacted road section is 370 feet long.

The warning was issued at 3:19 p.m. on Sunday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 3:26 p.m.

Kansas City: Highway 169 closed

The road is closed between L. P. Cookingham Drive and I-435 East in Kansas City.

The event affects 0.55 miles.

The incident was reported Sunday at 12:31 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 12:38 p.m.

Interstate 670

Current Incidents:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Locust Street closed in Kansas City

The road is closed between East 19th Street and I-670 East in Kansas City.

The impacted road section is 490 feet long.

The warning was issued at 12:46 p.m. on Sunday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 12:50 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between Central Avenue/Exit 1A and Genesee Street/Wyoming St/Exit 1B (EB).

The impacted road section is 650 feet long.

The warning was released on Sunday at 11:52 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 12:26 p.m.

U.S. 24

Current Incidents:

US-24 West closed in Kansas City

The road is closed between Troost Avenue and I-35 South in Kansas City.

The traffic alert was released Saturday at 9:59 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 10:56 p.m.

Kansas City: Independence Avenue/US-24 temporarily closed

There is a road closure on Independence Avenue/US-24 between Paseo Boulevard/The Paseo and Prospect Avenue.

The event impacts 440 feet.

The incident report was issued Saturday at 4:36 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 7:38 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.

U.S. 69

Current Incidents:

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed between 95th Street and I-435 on southbound US-69.

The event affects 0.52 miles.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 10:20 p.m.

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 2.44 miles.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 10:20 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Merriam

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-56/US-69/Exit 228 and Johnson Drive/Exit 229.

The impacted road section is 650 feet long.

The report was issued Sunday at 7:16 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 8:32 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Merriam

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-56/US-69/Exit 228 and Johnson Drive/Exit 229.

The impacted road section is 650 feet long.

The warning was released on Sunday at 7:16 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 7:26 p.m.

Overland Park: Craig Street temporarily closed

There is a road closure on Craig Street between US-69 South and West 135th Street.

The warning was released on Sunday at 5:33 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 6:14 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-69/Exit 225 and 75th Street/Exit 227.

The event impacts 550 feet.

The traffic alert was released Sunday at 4:37 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 5:08 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-69/Exit 225 and 75th Street/Exit 227.

The impacted road section is 550 feet long.

The incident report was issued Sunday at 4:37 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 4:44 p.m.

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed between College Boulevard and Blue Valley Parkway on southbound US-69.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 12:21 p.m.

U.S. 169

Current Incidents:

Kansas City: I-70/I-35 closed

The road is closed between Delaware Street/Main St/East Second St/Exit 2 and US-169/East Second Street/Exit 2 in Kansas City.

The event affects 570 feet.

The warning was issued Saturday at 1:32 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 7:38 p.m.

I-70/I-35 closed in Kansas City

The road is closed between West Ninth Street/Oak St/East Second St/Exit 2 and US-169/East Second Street/Exit 2 in Kansas City.

The warning was released on Saturday at 1:30 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 7:32 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 220 feet.

The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 6 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 7:20 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.

This story was originally published October 1, 2023 at 12:11 AM.