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 southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51 and I-35/Exit 52.
The event affects 620 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 8:49 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:56 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Southwest Boulevard/Pennway Street/Exit 1C (NB) and 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB).
The event affects 240 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 7:38 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 and 119th Street/Exit 220.
The event impacts 640 feet.
The warning was issued at 6:17 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 7:20 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Mission
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Antioch Road/Exit 230 and I-635/Exit 231.
The impacted road section is 300 feet long.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 6:21 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 6:32 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
A crash has been reported on northbound I-35
A crash has been reported on I-35 between Johnson Drive/Exit 229 and Antioch Road/Exit 230.
The impacted road section is 550 feet long.
The warning was issued at 5:46 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:56 p.m.
Crash report: I-35
There has been a crash on eastbound I-35 between 95th Street/Exit 224 and 75th Street/Exit 227.
The event affects 0.98 miles.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 3:32 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:38 p.m.
Warning in Overland Park: Crash reported on eastbound I-35
There is a crash on I-35 between 95th Street/Exit 224 and 75th Street/Exit 227.
The event impacts 0.86 miles.
The warning was issued at 3:32 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:44 p.m.
Crash report: I-29/I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-29/I-35 between MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 and Parvin Road/Exit 8.
The event affects 0.70 miles.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 3:26 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:38 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on East Frontage Road in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on East Frontage Road between exit 225A and I-35 North.
The event impacts 140 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 2:13 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 2:20 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Liberty
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between MO-152/Exit 16 and MO-291/Exit 17.
The event impacts 640 feet.
The warning was issued at 12:51 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 2:08 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 and 119th Street/Exit 220.
The event affects 600 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 12 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:38 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 Benton Boulevard/Exit 4 and 18th Street/Exit 4.
The event impacts 620 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 11:48 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 11:56 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Bonner Springs
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between K-7/Exit 224 and 110th Street/Exit 410.
The event affects 520 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 5:14 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:20 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on East Truman Road
A crash has been reported on East Truman Road between exit 3A and I-70 East.
The event impacts 370 feet.
The report was issued Tuesday at 6:18 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 6:26 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 and Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.
The impacted road section is 540 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 5:52 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:02 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 event impacts 500 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 5:10 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:20 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 and Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.
The impacted road section is 410 feet long.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 3:37 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:50 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 57th Street/Exit 417 and I-635/Exit 418.
The impacted road section is 420 feet long.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 3:29 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:38 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Denver Avenue in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Denver Avenue between exit 6 and I-70 East.
The event affects 360 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 2:43 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:20 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 and Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.
The impacted road section is 540 feet long.
The report was issued Tuesday at 2:13 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 2:20 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
Rowland Avenue closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on Rowland Avenue between I-435 South and North 107th Ter.
The report was issued Monday at 3:41 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:20 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between US-50/Exit 71 and 103rd Streetreet/104th Street.
The event impacts 370 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 5:52 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:02 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6 and Johnson Drive/Exit 6.
The event impacts 650 feet.
The warning was issued at 5:49 p.m. on Tuesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:56 p.m.
Crash report: I-435
A crash has been reported on southbound I-435 between Raytown Road/Exit 63 and Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.
The event affects 0.75 miles.
The report was issued Tuesday at 4:29 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:38 p.m.
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 affects 60 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 5:22 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:32 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between K-32/Exit 9 and Kansas Avenue/Exit 11.
The impacted road section is 600 feet long.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 5:19 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:26 p.m.
Warning: Crash on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 between Raytown Road/Exit 63 and Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.
The impacted road section is 0.83 miles long.
The warning was issued at 4:29 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:50 p.m.
A crash has been reported on southbound I-435
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 between Raytown Road/Exit 63 and Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.
The event affects 550 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 4:29 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:38 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between 95th Street/Exit 2 and 87th Street/Exit 3.
The event affects 510 feet.
The report was issued Tuesday at 4:01 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:08 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66 and Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67.
The event affects 470 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 1:38 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:50 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67 and 87th Street/Exit 69.
The event affects 630 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 12:44 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:20 p.m.
Interstate 470
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 between Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 and Raytown Road/Exit 4.
The event impacts 130 feet.
The report was issued Tuesday at 1:46 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:50 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Lee's Summit
There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 between View High Drive/Exit 5 and US-50/MO-350/Exit 7.
The event affects 540 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 12:32 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 1:08 p.m.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between Merriam Drive/Exit 1 and Shawnee Drive/Exit 1.
The impacted road section is 580 feet long.
The warning was issued at 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:56 p.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Kansas City: Southwest Boulevard closed
There is a road closure at Southwest Boulevard and I-670 East.
The event impacts 490 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 11:55 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 4:44 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on eastbound I-670 East
A crash has been reported on I-670 East between exit 2M and exit 3A.
The impacted road section is 80 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 12:17 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:26 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29/I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-29/I-35 between US-24/Independence Avenue/Paseo Boulevard and East Front Street.
The impacted road section is 620 feet long.
The report was issued Tuesday at 4:35 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:08 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 580 feet long.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 4:34 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:08 p.m.
Crash update: I-435
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on southbound I-435 between MO-210/Exit 55 and US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59.
The event impacts 0.65 miles.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 4:02 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:56 p.m.
Independence Avenue/US-24 temporarily closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on Independence Avenue/US-24 between Prospect Avenue and Paseo Boulevard/The Paseo.
The impacted road section is 440 feet long.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 5:25 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 4:26 p.m.
Reports of a crash on southbound I-435
There is a crash on I-435 between MO-210/Exit 55 and US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59.
The impacted road section is 0.81 miles long.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 4:02 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:14 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59 and 12th Street/Exit 60.
The event affects 450 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 1:49 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 2:26 p.m.
Kansas City: Independence Avenue/US-24 temporarily closed
The road is closed between I-35/US-71/Troost Avenue and Paseo Boulevard/The Paseo in Kansas City.
The event affects 690 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 12:27 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 12:56 p.m.
Independence Avenue/US-24 closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on Independence Avenue/US-24 between Paseo Boulevard/The Paseo and Prospect Avenue.
The event affects 440 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 12:17 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:56 p.m.
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 impacted road section is 0.61 miles long.
The warning was issued at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 11:14 p.m.
Crash update: I-35
A crash has been reported on northbound I-35 between 24th Street/Exit 232 and US-69/18th Street Expressway.
The event affects 530 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 9:13 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:26 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 traffic alert was released Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 9:14 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 38th Street/Park Drive/Exit 419 and US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420.
The impacted road section is 590 feet long.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 6:25 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:50 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 impacted road section is 0.49 miles long.
The report was issued Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:14 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 between NW Briarcliff Parkway and US-69/Vivion Road.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 4:58 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:32 p.m.
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 between 95th Street/Exit 224 and US-69/Exit 225.
The impacted road section is 0.91 miles long.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 3:32 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:50 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 event impacts 460 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 2:18 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:26 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 between 151st Street and 135th Street.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 2:08 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 2:14 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 between 103rd Street and 95th Street.
The event impacts 960 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 11:16 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 12:32 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 between 103rd Street and 95th Street.
The event impacts 960 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 11:16 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:26 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between Bannister Road and Blue River Road/Hickman Mills Drive.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 7:45 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 7:56 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between Longview Road and Red Bridge Road.
The event impacts 470 feet.
The warning was issued at 12:47 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:56 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
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 impacted road section is 220 feet long.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 6 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:14 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 3, 2023 at 12:14 AM.