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-670 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB) and I-35/Exit 2T.
The event impacts 360 feet.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 10:53 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 11:06 p.m.
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 350 feet.
The report was issued Wednesday at 6:18 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Reports of a crash on eastbound I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 between East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 and 119th Street/Exit 220.
The event affects 620 feet.
The warning was issued at 5:18 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between I-29/US-71/Exit 8 and MO-1/Antioch Road/Exit 8.
The impacted road section is 80 feet long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 3:57 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 4:36 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222.
The event affects 570 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 6:26 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:06 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on the Monarch Highway in Liberty
There is a broken down vehicle on the Monarch Highway between MO-291 exit 17 and I-35 South.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 10:27 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:06 p.m.
Interstate 49
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 between exit 71 and I-49 South.
The event affects 290 feet.
The report was issued Wednesday at 9:41 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:54 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on the U. S. Highway 71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on the U. S. Highway 71 between East State Route 150 and I-49 South.
The event impacts 930 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 4:46 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 5:24 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on East 104 Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on East 104 Street between exit 71 and I-49 South.
The event affects 690 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 1:11 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:48 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Reports of a crash on eastbound I-70
There has been a crash on I-70 between 18th Street/Exit 4 and 23rd Street/Exit 4.
The impacted road section is 220 feet long.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 11:15 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 11:30 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 affects 600 feet.
The warning was issued at 7:59 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:42 p.m.
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 Wednesday at 8:18 p.m.
Crash reported on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway in Kansas City
There has been a crash on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway between exit 422D and I-70 East.
The impacted road section is 710 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 7:03 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 8 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 340 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 6:56 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:48 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6 and US-40/31st Street/Exit 7.
The impacted road section is 250 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 5:32 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:06 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between US-40/31st Street/Exit 7 and Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7.
The warning was issued at 5:32 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between US-40/31st Street/Exit 7 and Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7.
The impacted road section is 360 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 5:32 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:06 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 US-40/31st Street/Exit 7 and Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7.
The event impacts 440 feet.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 5:32 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:42 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Third Street/James St/Exit 423 and I-35/Beardsley Road/Exit 2.
The event impacts 140 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 5:14 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between I-435/Exit 411 and 78th Street/Exit 414.
The event affects 190 feet.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 2:24 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:48 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 240 feet.
The report was issued Wednesday at 2:17 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Tonganoxie
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza and K-7/Exit 224.
The impacted road section is 290 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 12:05 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:12 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 8 and Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9.
The event affects 600 feet.
The warning was issued at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 1:54 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 impacted road section is 610 feet long.
The report was issued Wednesday at 1:05 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 1:17 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 affects 210 feet.
The report was issued Wednesday at 12:56 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:06 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 Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67 and 87th Street/Exit 69.
The impacted road section is 630 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 9:17 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on West 87th Street in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on West 87th Street between 87th Street exit 3 and I-435 North.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 8:39 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday 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 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66 and Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67.
The event impacts 480 feet.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 9:05 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:18 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 impacted road section is 140 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 8:39 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:48 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 240 feet.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 6:59 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:24 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 released on Wednesday at 6:59 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:41 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 incident report was issued Wednesday at 6:59 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:36 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
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 impacted road section is 640 feet long.
The report was issued Wednesday at 5:12 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:24 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Wornall Road/Exit 75 and Holmes Road/Exit 74.
The event affects 560 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 5:04 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:18 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 560 feet.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 2:27 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:36 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between 87th Street/Exit 3 and Midland Drive/Exit 5.
The impacted road section is 420 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 3:09 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:24 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Independence Avenue in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Independence Avenue between Winner Road and I-435 South.
The impacted road section is 630 feet long.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 2:34 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday 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 Raytown Road/Exit 63 and Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.
The event impacts 580 feet.
The report was issued Wednesday at 2:28 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:36 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 580 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 12:41 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:18 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Donahoo Road/Exit 16 and K-5/Exit 18.
The impacted road section is 450 feet long.
The warning was issued at 1:32 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:42 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between K-5/Exit 18 and MO-45/Exit 22.
The impacted road section is 620 feet long.
The warning was issued at 12:46 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 1 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 Blue Ridge Boulevard in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Blue Ridge Boulevard between exit 2 and I-470 East.
The event impacts 890 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 2:58 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:06 p.m.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
Reports of a crash on northbound I-635
A crash has been reported on I-635 between MO-9/Exit 11 and I-29/US-71/Exit 12.
The impacted road section is 670 feet long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 8:01 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 9 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on Shawnee Drive in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Shawnee Drive between Shawnee Drive exit 1C and I-635 South.
The event affects 160 feet.
The warning was issued at 2:09 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 3 p.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
James Street: bridge closed between Wyoming Street exit 1B and I-670 West
A bridge is closed on James Street in Kansas City between Wyoming Street exit 1B and I-670 West
The event impacts 890 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 11:52 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 12 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
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 warning was issued Wednesday at 10:52 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 11 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-24/Independence Avenue and Paseo Boulevard.
The event impacts 90 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 4:29 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 5:12 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 impacts 580 feet.
The warning was issued at 3:47 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4 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 warning was issued Wednesday at 2:34 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 3:29 p.m.
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 affects 130 feet.
The warning was issued at 1:36 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:42 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Kansas City: US-69 North temporarily closed
There is a road closure on US-69 North between 18th Street Expwy exit 232B and the 18th Street Expressway.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 7:13 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 10:12 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-69/Exit 225 and 75th Street/Exit 227.
The event impacts 580 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 8:36 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 8:48 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 incident was reported Wednesday at 7 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:54 p.m.
Warning in Merriam: Crash reported on eastbound I-35
There has been a crash on I-35 between 67th Street/Exit 228 and US-56/US-69/Exit 228.
The impacted road section is 620 feet long.
The warning was issued at 5:36 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:48 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 24th Street/Exit 232 and US-69/18th Street Expressway.
The impacted road section is 530 feet long.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 7:05 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:18 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 impacted road section is 490 feet long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 5:32 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:36 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 151st Street and 135th Street.
The event impacts 520 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 5:44 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 5:54 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Brighton Avenue/Exit 10 and US-69/Exit 11.
The event impacts 510 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 1:38 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:48 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between 167th Street and 151st Street on northbound US-69.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 12:48 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 event affects 0.47 miles.
The warning was issued at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 12:12 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 impacted road section is 570 feet long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 6:36 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:54 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 Hickman Mills Drive and Longview Road.
The impacted road section is 570 feet long.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 6:36 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 6:48 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 between East 59th Street and East 55th Street.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 5:54 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:06 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-71 between The Paseo and Truman Road.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 4:49 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:42 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-71 between 22nd Street and Truman Road.
The impacted road section is 320 feet long.
The warning was issued at 4:49 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:36 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-71 between The Paseo and 22nd Street.
The impacted road section is 420 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 4:49 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 5 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 MO-150 and 140th Street.
The event affects 640 feet.
The report was issued Wednesday at 4:08 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:18 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 event impacts 250 feet.
The report was issued Wednesday at 4:05 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 4:18 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 Blue River Road/Hickman Mills Drive and 85th Street.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 12:40 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 1:17 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 warning was issued at 9:03 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:12 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
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 impacted road section is 390 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 1:09 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4 p.m.
This story was originally published November 1, 2023 at 12:13 AM.