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.
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Interstate 35
Current Incidents:
Reports of a crash on eastbound I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 between 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222.
The event affects 570 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 6:08 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 7:22 p.m.
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-35
There has been a crash on I-35 between 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222.
The event impacts 0.80 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 6:08 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 6:17 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
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 impacts 630 feet.
The traffic alert was released Saturday at 3:18 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 3:58 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound 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 Bedford Road/Exit 5.
The event affects 580 feet.
The traffic alert was released Saturday at 6:17 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 3:41 p.m.
Warning: Crash on northbound I-29/I-35 in North Kansas City
There is a crash on I-29/I-35 between East Front Street and Levee Road/Exit 5.
The impacted road section is 570 feet long.
The incident report was issued Saturday at 2:57 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 3:03 p.m.
A crash has been reported on northbound I-29/I-35
There has been a crash on I-29/I-35 between East Front Street and Levee Road/Exit 5.
The impacted road section is 560 feet long.
The incident was reported Saturday at 12:06 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 1:03 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Warning: Crash on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-70 between Jackson Avenue/Exit 5 and Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6.
The event impacts 130 feet.
The traffic alert was released Saturday at 8:26 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 9:16 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on Van Brunt Boulevard
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on Van Brunt Boulevard between exit 6 and I-70 East.
The impacted road section is 780 feet long.
The incident was reported Saturday at 8:28 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 8:41 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on eastbound I-70
There has been a crash on I-70 between Jackson Avenue/Exit 5 and Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7.
The event impacts 0.68 miles.
The warning was issued at 8:26 p.m. on Saturday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 8:34 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on eastbound I-670
There has been a crash on I-670 between Broadway Boulevard/Central Street/Exit 2R-2South and I-70 (East)/US-40/US-71/Exit 2M-2North.
The event affects 0.66 miles.
The incident report was issued Saturday at 7:29 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 7:53 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 411 and 78th Street/Exit 414.
The event impacts 610 feet.
The warning was issued at 7:28 p.m. on Saturday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 7:35 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-435/Exit 8 and Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9.
The impacted road section is 520 feet long.
The warning was released on Saturday at 3:20 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 4:52 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 event affects 390 feet.
The incident report was issued Saturday at 2:44 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 3:28 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415 and 57th Street/Exit 417.
The event impacts 330 feet.
The warning was released on Saturday at 2:19 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 3:03 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415 and I-635/Exit 418.
The warning was issued Saturday at 2:19 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 2:58 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 affects 380 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 11:22 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 11:35 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 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66 and Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67.
The event affects 470 feet.
The incident report was issued Saturday at 2:38 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 3:28 p.m.
Crash update: I-435
A crash has been reported on northbound I-435 between 87th Street/Exit 3 and Midland Drive/Exit 5.
The impacted road section is 420 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 2:10 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 2:21 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 event affects 550 feet.
The incident was reported Saturday at 12:14 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 12:22 p.m.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash report: I-635
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-635 between Swartz Road/Exit 2 and K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3.
The impacted road section is 230 feet long.
The report was issued Saturday at 5:15 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 5:23 p.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
Reports of a crash on eastbound I-670 East
There has been a crash on I-670 East between exit 2M and exit 3A.
The impacted road section is 260 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Saturday at 7:29 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 7:53 p.m.
Kansas City: Washington Street closed until Oct. 30
There is a road closure on Washington Street between exit 2U and I-670 West.
The traffic alert was released Saturday at 10:12 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 6:22 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on Washington Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Washington Street between exit 2U and I-670 East.
The impacted road section is 810 feet long.
The warning was issued at 4:13 p.m. on Saturday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 5:46 p.m.
Kansas City: West 13th Street temporarily closed
The road is closed between West 12th Street and I-670 West in Kansas City.
The impacted road section is 320 feet long.
The report was issued Saturday at 3:32 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 3:35 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
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 100 feet long.
The warning was issued at 11:01 p.m. on Saturday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 11:16 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 affects 580 feet.
The incident report was issued Saturday at 11:01 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 11:11 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-29/I-35
A crash has been reported on I-29/I-35 between US-24/Independence Avenue/Paseo Boulevard and Levee Road/Exit 5.
The event impacts 0.75 miles.
The report was issued Saturday at 6:39 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 6:46 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 College Boulevard and 119th Street on southbound US-69.
The event impacts 50 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 11:23 p.m.
US-69 North closed in Overland Park
The road is closed between Shawnee Mission Parkway and Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park.
The event affects 970 feet.
The warning was issued at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 9:52 p.m.
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 0.50 miles.
The report was issued Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 6:22 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between College Boulevard and 119th Street on southbound US-69.
The event affects 350 feet.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 4:22 p.m.
Warning in Overland Park: Crash reported on northbound US-69
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on US-69 between I-435 and 103rd Street.
The event affects 250 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 2:26 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 2:34 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between CR-Y and 155th Street.
The impacted road section is 240 feet long.
The warning was issued at 6:50 p.m. on Saturday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 7:28 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash update: I-40/US-71
A crash has been reported on northbound I-40/US-71 between 140th Street and Main Street.
The impacted road section is 90 feet long.
The warning was issued at 4:35 p.m. on Saturday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 5:35 p.m.
U. S. Highway 71 temporarily closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on U. S. Highway 71 between exit 71B and US-71 North.
The traffic alert was released Saturday at 4:19 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 4:52 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Hickman Mills Drive in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Hickman Mills Drive between exit 71B and US-71 North.
The event impacts 320 feet.
The traffic alert was released Saturday at 4:20 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 4:52 p.m.
U. S. Highway 71 temporarily closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on U. S. Highway 71 between exit 71B and US-71 North.
The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 4:19 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 4:40 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 640 feet long.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 6 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 7:22 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233 and US-169/Exit 234.
The impacted road section is 320 feet long.
The warning was issued at 11:57 a.m. on Saturday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 12:10 p.m.
This story was originally published October 7, 2023 at 12:08 AM.