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-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 released Thursday at 11:31 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:42 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29/I-35 in 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 traffic alert was released Thursday at 9:06 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 9:18 p.m.
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 580 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 6:43 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 7:54 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning: Crash on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
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 0.78 miles.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 4:21 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 4:36 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 240 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 3:29 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 3:42 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 impacted road section is 370 feet long.
The report was issued Thursday at 3:16 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 3:30 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 Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 and Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.
The event affects 460 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 10:49 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:30 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 affects 400 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 10:37 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 10:48 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Kansas Avenue/Exit 11 and I-70/Kansas Tpke/Exit 12.
The event impacts 140 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 7:43 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 9:24 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 480 feet.
The incident was reported Thursday at 7:31 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 7:42 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 event impacts 500 feet.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 6:20 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 7 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash reported on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a crash on I-70 between The Paseo/Exit 3 and 18th Street/Exit 4.
The event affects 0.74 miles.
The warning was released on Thursday at 4:36 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 4:48 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 impacted road section is 550 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 3:59 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:06 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 11th Street/Exit 2 and I-670/I-70/Exit 2.
The event impacts 110 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 3:48 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 4 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Independence
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between US-40/Exit 11 and Noland Road/Exit 12.
The impacted road section is 180 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 2:41 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 2:54 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between I-635/Exit 418 and 38th Street/Park Drive/Exit 419.
The event affects 250 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 1:42 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 2:36 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 affects 580 feet.
The warning was issued at 2:06 p.m. on Thursday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:18 p.m.
Kansas City: Charlotte Street closed
The road is closed at Charlotte Street and I-70 East in Kansas City.
The warning was issued at 12:53 p.m. on Thursday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 1 p.m.
Reports of a crash on eastbound I-70
There has been a crash on I-70 between 27th Street/Exit 5 and Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6.
The event impacts 0.74 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 11:46 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 12 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Woodland Avenue/Exit 42 and MO-291/Cookingham Drive/Exit 45.
The impacted road section is 620 feet long.
The warning was issued at 9:51 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:12 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 event affects 270 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 6:32 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:42 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 MO-210/Exit 55 and Front Street/Exit 57.
The impacted road section is 200 feet long.
The warning was issued at 3:06 p.m. on Thursday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:42 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 impacts 450 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 2:50 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 3:06 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on westbound 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 affects 480 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 2:33 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:42 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65 and MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66.
The impacted road section is 380 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 2:20 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 2:36 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on North 102nd Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on North 102nd Street between Parallel Parkway and I-435 North.
The impacted road section is 490 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 1:42 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 1:54 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 warning was issued Thursday at 12:15 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 1:36 p.m.
Pleasant Valley: I-435 closed
The road is closed between Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51 and 48th Street/Exit 54 in Pleasant Valley.
The impacted road section is 0.76 miles long.
The incident was reported Thursday at 11:13 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 12:30 p.m.
Interstate 470
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 between Raytown Road/Exit 4 and View High Drive/Exit 5.
The impacted road section is 370 feet long.
The warning was issued Thursday at 4:50 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 7:12 p.m.
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 impacted road section is 490 feet long.
The report was issued Thursday at 5:14 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:54 p.m.
Reports of a crash on eastbound I-470
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-470 between Raytown Road/Exit 4 and US-50/MO-350/Exit 7.
The event impacts 0.86 miles.
The warning was issued Thursday at 3:55 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:06 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 Parallel Parkway/Exit 6 and 38th Street/Exit 7.
The impacted road section is 290 feet long.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 2:16 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 3:36 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between Parallel Parkway/Exit 6 and 38th Street/Exit 7.
The event impacts 620 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 2:16 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 3:24 p.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between Genesee Street/Wyoming St/Exit 1B (EB) and Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB).
The event impacts 270 feet.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 5:35 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 8 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash update: I-670
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-670 between Broadway Boulevard/Central Street/Exit 2R-2South and Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB).
The event impacts 30 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 2:58 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 3:06 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
Kansas City: Independence Avenue/US-24 temporarily closed
There is a road closure on Independence Avenue/US-24 between Prospect Avenue and I-35/US-71/Troost Avenue.
The event affects 420 feet.
The warning was released on Thursday at 9:07 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 11:42 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 210 feet.
The incident was reported Thursday at 6:01 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:12 p.m.
Crash update: US-169 North
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound US-169 North between I-70/I-35/US-40/US-24 and The Downtown Airport.
The impacted road section is 180 feet long.
The incident was reported Thursday at 5:31 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 6 p.m.
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 I-70/Exit 4 and US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5.
The impacted road section is 40 feet long.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 5:23 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:36 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between I-35/US-40/US-71/US-24/Exit 2 and Admiral Boulevard/Exit 2.
The event impacts 440 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 4:06 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:18 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 170 feet.
The warning was issued at 8:39 a.m. on Thursday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 12:30 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
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 640 feet long.
The warning was issued at 5:39 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:18 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 impacts 0.53 miles.
The warning was issued at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:12 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 event affects 640 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 5:39 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 7 p.m.
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 impacted road section is 650 feet long.
The report was issued Thursday at 5:48 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 6 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 US-69/Exit 11 and I-435/US-69/Exit 12.
The impacted road section is 650 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 4:53 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:30 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 impacted road section is 1.08 miles long.
The warning was issued at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:12 p.m.
Crash update: I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-35 between I-435/US-69/Exit 12 and US-69/Exit 13.
The event affects 0.76 miles.
The warning was issued at 4:54 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:12 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 640 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 3:13 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:06 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 event affects 650 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 3:21 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 1:42 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-69/18th Street Expressway and Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233A.
The event affects 620 feet.
The incident was reported Thursday at 11:21 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 12 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 Hickman Mills Drive and Longview Road.
The event affects 570 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 9:29 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 10:24 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 Hickman Mills Drive and Red Bridge Road.
The warning was issued Thursday at 9:29 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 10 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 MO-150 and 140th Street.
The event impacts 60 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 2:17 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 3:12 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
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 I-29/US-71 (Kansas City) and Englewood Road.
The event impacts 60 feet.
The incident was reported Thursday at 5:34 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:42 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on US-169 between I-29/US-71 (Kansas City) and 68th Street.
The event affects 0.76 miles.
The report was issued Thursday at 4:38 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 5:36 p.m.
Kansas City: US-169 South temporarily closed
There is a road closure on US-169 South between West Fifth Street and I-70 West.
The event impacts 390 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 12:54 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 3:42 p.m.
This story was originally published October 26, 2023 at 12:11 AM.