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:
Interstate 435 closed in Claycomo
There is a road closure on Interstate 435 between exit 12B and I-35 North.
The event impacts 680 feet.
The traffic alert was released Sunday at 11:15 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 11:47 p.m.
Reports of a crash on Interstate 435
A crash has been reported on Interstate 435 between exit 12B and I-35 North.
The event affects 680 feet.
The warning was released on Sunday at 11:15 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 11:29 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
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 MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 and Parvin Road/Exit 8.
The event impacts 570 feet.
The warning was released on Sunday at 2:03 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 2:59 p.m.
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 affects 320 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Sunday at 11:59 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 12:53 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on West 67th Street in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on West 67th Street between exit 228A and I-35 South.
The event affects 910 feet.
The report was issued Sunday at 12 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 12:12 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 impacted road section is 110 feet long.
The warning was released on Sunday at 11:35 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 12:12 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
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 impacted road section is 560 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 8:06 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 9:17 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 330 feet long.
The warning was issued Sunday at 8:51 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 8:59 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7 and I-435/Exit 8.
The event impacts 400 feet.
The traffic alert was released Sunday at 7:58 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 8:11 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 110th Street/Exit 410 and I-435/Exit 411.
The event affects 430 feet.
The warning was released on Sunday at 9:52 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 7:35 p.m.
Crash report: I-70
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on eastbound I-70 between Brooklyn Avenue/Exit 3 and Prospect Avenue/Exit 3.
The impacted road section is 440 feet long.
The warning was issued Sunday at 6:45 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 7:05 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between I-70/Exit 63 and Stadium Drive.
The event impacts 290 feet.
The incident report was issued Sunday at 6:20 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 6:29 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash reported on Palmer Terrace in Kansas City
There is a crash on Palmer Terrace between I-70 exit 63 and I-70 West.
The impacted road section is 550 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Sunday at 5:12 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 5:29 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB) and I-70 (East)/US-40/US-71/Exit 2M-2North.
The event affects 320 feet.
The incident report was issued Sunday at 5 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 5:11 p.m.
Broken down vehicle in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle in Kansas City between Park Drive and I-70 West.
The impacted road section is 470 feet long.
The incident was reported Sunday at 3:56 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 4:11 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 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66 and Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67.
The event affects 450 feet.
The report was issued Sunday at 10:23 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 11:05 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Randolph
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Parvin Road/Exit 54 and MO-210/Exit 55.
The event impacts 140 feet.
The warning was issued at 7:13 p.m. on Sunday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 7:42 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 Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67 and 87th Street/Exit 69.
The event impacts 320 feet.
The incident was reported Sunday at 10:36 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 1:11 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between I-435 and Bannister Road.
The event affects 710 feet.
The incident was reported Sunday at 11:48 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 12:59 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 420 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Sunday at 11:09 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 11:58 a.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
Warning: Crash on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a crash on I-670 between Broadway Boulevard/Central Street/Exit 2R-2South and Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB).
The event affects 310 feet.
The warning was issued at 8:01 p.m. on Sunday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 8:11 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. 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-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-24/Independence Avenue and Paseo Boulevard.
The event impacts 210 feet.
The warning was issued Sunday at 3:21 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 3:29 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 110 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Sunday at 12 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 12:35 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
US-69 closed in Overland Park
The road is closed between Blue Valley Parkway and 119th Street in Overland Park.
The impacted road section is 0.52 miles long.
The incident was reported Sunday at 7:16 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 9:47 p.m.
US-69 temporarily closed in Overland Park
There is a road closure on US-69 between 135th Street and 119th Street.
The impacted road section is 1.33 miles long.
The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 5:05 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 9:47 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 impacted road section is 2.53 miles long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 7:29 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 1.08 miles.
The warning was issued at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 2:23 p.m.
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 120 feet.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 1:24 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
Crash report: I-40/US-71
There is a crash on northbound I-40/US-71 between Blue Ridge Boulevard and Hickman Mills Drive.
The event impacts 150 feet.
The incident report was issued Sunday at 9:28 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 10:23 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-40/US-71 between Harry South Truman Drive and Blue Ridge Boulevard.
The event impacts 190 feet.
The warning was released on Sunday at 9:28 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 9:41 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between 140th Street and Main Street.
The event affects 620 feet.
The report was issued Sunday at 1:38 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 2:18 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Lone Elm Road and US-169/K-7/Exit 215.
The impacted road section is 570 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 6:51 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 7 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Kansas City: US-169 South closed
The road is closed between West Fifth Street and I-70 West in Kansas City.
The impacted road section is 390 feet long.
The incident was reported Sunday at 1:55 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 1:59 p.m.
This story was originally published October 22, 2023 at 12:12 AM.