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 northbound I-35 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Antioch Road/Exit 230 and I-635/Exit 231.

The event affects 480 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 7:09 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 7:48 p.m.

Crash report: Monarch Highway

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on the Monarch Highway between I-35 North / West 87th Street Parkway and I-35 North.

The impacted road section is 520 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 5:27 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 7 p.m.

Crash update: I-35

There has been a crash on northbound I-35 between Antioch Road/Exit 230 and I-635/Exit 231.

The event affects 660 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 6:43 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 6:54 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 95th Street/Exit 224 and West 87th Street/Exit 225.

The impacted road section is 550 feet long.

The warning was issued Monday at 5:11 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 6:18 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on South 24th Street in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on South 24th Street between Lamar Avenue exit 232A and I-35 North.

The event affects 970 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 2:11 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 3:18 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 impacts 580 feet.

The incident report was issued Monday at 12:08 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 12:19 p.m.

Interstate 70

Current Incidents:

Kansas City: Park Avenue closed until Dec. 22

There is a road closure on Park Avenue between Prospect Avenue exit 3C and I-70 East.

The warning was issued at 9:26 a.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 7:06 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 620 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 6:32 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 6:42 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on Admiral Boulevard in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Admiral Boulevard between Admiral Boulevard and I-70 East.

The event impacts 360 feet.

The incident report was issued Monday at 5:19 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 5:36 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on East Truman Road in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on East Truman Road between exit 3A and I-70 East.

The event affects 70 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 3:17 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 3:24 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 impacted road section is 430 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 2:41 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 3:18 p.m.

Crash update: I-670

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on eastbound I-670 between Broadway Boulevard/Central Street/Exit 2R-2South and I-70 (East)/US-40/US-71/Exit 2M-2North.

The warning was issued Monday at 2:30 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 2:42 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on North 110th Street in Edwardsville

There is a broken down vehicle on North 110th Street between 110th Street exit 410 and I-70 East.

The event impacts 700 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 1:04 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 2:36 p.m.

Kansas City: Charlotte Street closed

There is a road closure at Charlotte Street and I-70 East.

The report was issued Monday at 1:44 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 1:48 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 event impacts 390 feet.

The warning was issued at 1:35 p.m. on Monday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 1:48 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Village South Parkway in Edwardsville

There is a broken down vehicle on Village South Parkway between 110th Street exit 410 and I-70 East.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 1:04 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 1:42 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on East 27th Street in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on East 27th Street between Myrtle Avenue and I-70 West.

The event affects 590 feet.

The warning was released on Monday at 1:19 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 1:30 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Village South Parkway in Edwardsville

There is a broken down vehicle on Village South Parkway between 110th Street exit 410 and I-70 East.

The impacted road section is 530 feet long.

The warning was released on Monday at 1:04 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 1:24 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on North 110th Street in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on North 110th Street between 110th Street exit 410 and I-70 West.

The warning was issued Monday at 1:04 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 1:12 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Edwardsville

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between K-7/Exit 224 and 110th Street/Exit 410.

The event impacts 350 feet.

The incident report was issued Monday at 12:45 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 1 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 60 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 12:17 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 12:54 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 Monday at 10:31 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 10:42 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 impacts 580 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 6:52 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 7 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 370 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 6:41 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 6:54 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 between exit 8B and I-435 North.

The impacted road section is 230 feet long.

The warning was released on Monday at 5:55 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 6:06 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Crash reported on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There has been a crash on I-435 between MO-210/Exit 55 and Front Street/Exit 57.

The event impacts 650 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 4:47 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 5:12 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Skyview Avenue/Exit 37 and Cookingham Drive/Exit 40.

The event impacts 560 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 4:35 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:48 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 between NE 96th Street exit 47 and I-435 North.

The event affects 920 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 2:05 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 2:18 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 event impacts 380 feet.

The warning was issued at 12:02 p.m. on Monday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 1:06 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Lackman Road/Exit 1 and K-10/Exit 1.

The event impacts 320 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 8 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 12:54 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between 87th Street/Exit 3 and Midland Drive/Exit 5.

The event affects 610 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 12:38 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:48 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 affects 340 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 1:32 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 1:42 p.m.

Interstate 635

Current Incidents:

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 event affects 580 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 5:59 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 11:36 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 between Waukomis Drive/Exit 3 and I-635/Exit 3.

The event affects 330 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 11:25 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 11:36 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 between Waukomis Drive/Exit 3 and I-635/Exit 3.

The impacted road section is 110 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 5:48 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday 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 Merriam Drive/Exit 1 and Shawnee Drive/Exit 1.

The impacted road section is 350 feet long.

The report was issued Monday at 11:52 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:12 p.m.

Interstate 670

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on East Truman Road in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on East Truman Road between I-670 East and Bruce R. Watkins Drive.

The event affects 350 feet.

The incident report was issued Monday at 6:35 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 6:48 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Wyandotte Street temporarily closed in Kansas City

There is a road closure on Wyandotte Street between Southwest Boulevard and I-670 East.

The impacted road section is 340 feet long.

The warning was issued Monday at 4:50 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 4:54 p.m.

Washington Street temporarily closed in Kansas City until Nov. 13

There is a road closure on Washington Street between exit 2U and I-670 West.

The warning was released on Saturday at 10:12 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 4:48 p.m.

Warning: Crash on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-670 between Broadway Boulevard/Central Street/Exit 2R-2South and Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB).

The event affects 30 feet.

The incident was reported Monday at 2:30 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 3:24 p.m.

Crash update: I-670 East

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on eastbound I-670 East between exit 2M and exit 3B.

The incident report was issued Monday at 2:30 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 2:42 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 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 650 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 4:18 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:24 p.m.

U.S. 69

Current Incidents:

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 2.64 miles long.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 9:48 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 between 135th Street and Blue Valley Parkway.

The incident was reported Monday at 3:46 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 5:54 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between US-69/Exit 52 and 48th Street/Exit 54.

The event impacts 120 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 4:44 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 5:36 p.m.

Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a crash on I-35 between 24th Street/Exit 232 and US-69/18th Street Expressway.

The event affects 600 feet.

The warning was released on Monday at 4:54 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 5:06 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 affects 610 feet.

The incident was reported Monday at 12:24 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 1:06 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 1.08 miles.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 12:43 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 warning was issued Monday at 12:07 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 12:43 p.m.

U.S. 71

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-40/US-71 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between 85th Street and 75th Street.

The event impacts 670 feet.

The warning was released on Monday at 4:01 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 4:12 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 85th Street and 75th Street.

The impacted road section is 760 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 3:51 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 4:06 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Belton

There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between CR-Y and 155th Street.

The impacted road section is 450 feet long.

The warning was issued Monday at 1:55 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 3:18 p.m.

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 impacted road section is 610 feet long.

The warning was issued Monday at 11:47 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:43 p.m.

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 impacted road section is 650 feet long.

The warning was released on Monday at 11:47 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 12:25 p.m.

U.S. 169

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 between US-169/Exit 2 and Waukomis Drive/Exit 3.

The event impacts 600 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 1:37 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 6 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

US-169 South temporarily closed in Kansas City

There is a road closure on US-169 South between West Fifth Street and I-70 West.

The impacted road section is 390 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 12:57 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 4:12 p.m.

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 event affects 630 feet.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 1:45 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 2:24 p.m.

This story was originally published October 30, 2023 at 12:34 AM.