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 Olathe

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 and 119th Street/Exit 220.

The event affects 620 feet.

The incident report was issued Monday at 10:44 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 10:54 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 impacts 480 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 5:48 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 6:54 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

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 traffic alert was issued Monday at 5:40 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 5:54 p.m.

Crash reported on South 24th Street in Kansas City

A crash has been reported on South 24th Street between Lamar Avenue exit 232A and I-35 South.

The event affects 940 feet.

The warning was issued at 5:17 p.m. on Monday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 5:36 p.m.

Reports of a crash on eastbound I-670

A crash has been reported on I-670 between Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB) and I-35/Exit 2T.

The impacted road section is 250 feet long.

The report was issued Monday at 4:10 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 4:24 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 North in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 North between exit 8A and exit 8C.

The event impacts 370 feet.

The incident was reported Monday at 4:17 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:24 p.m.

A crash has been reported on northbound I-35

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 between Southwest Boulevard/Pennway Street/Exit 1C (NB) and I-670/Broadway Boulevard/Exit 2.

The event affects 0.63 miles.

The incident was reported Monday at 3:54 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 4:24 p.m.

Reports of a crash on northbound I-35

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 between Southwest Boulevard/Pennway Street/Exit 1C (NB) and 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB).

The event affects 630 feet.

The incident was reported Monday at 3:54 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 4:07 p.m.

A crash has been reported on eastbound I-35

There is a crash on I-35 between 75th Street/Exit 227 and 67th Street/Exit 228.

The event affects 500 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 3:36 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 3:54 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Eaton Street/Exit 235 and Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB).

The impacted road section is 450 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 3:25 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 3:37 p.m.

Pennsylvania Avenue: bridge closed between West 13th Street / Pennsylvania Avenue and I-35 South

A bridge is closed on Pennsylvania Avenue in Kansas City between West 13th Street / Pennsylvania Avenue and I-35 South

The warning was issued Monday at 12:56 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 1 p.m.

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 impacted road section is 500 feet long.

The report was issued Monday at 12:04 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:18 p.m.

Warning: Crash on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa

A crash has been reported on I-35 between I-435/Exit 222 and 95th Street/Exit 224.

The event affects 130 feet.

The warning was released on Monday at 11:55 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:06 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 Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415 and 57th Street/Exit 417.

The event impacts 570 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 5:35 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 7:24 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 affects 640 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 6:28 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 6:36 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 event impacts 180 feet.

The warning was released on Monday at 3:49 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 5:25 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Kaw Drive Frontage Road in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Kaw Drive Frontage Road between exit 4A and I-70 East.

The warning was issued Monday at 1:40 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 5:01 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 impacts 400 feet.

The warning was issued at 4:33 p.m. on Monday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 4:42 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 event affects 410 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 3:38 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 4:18 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 affects 360 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 1:15 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 3:54 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on East 23rd Street in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on East 23rd Street between exit 4C and I-70 East.

The event impacts 240 feet.

The incident report was issued Monday at 1:53 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 3:13 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Bonner Springs

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza and K-7/Exit 224.

The event affects 570 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 2:16 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 2:30 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 680 feet long.

The incident was reported Monday at 1:32 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 1:42 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Sterling Avenue/Exit 10 and US-40/Exit 11.

The event affects 630 feet.

The warning was issued at 12:21 p.m. on Monday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 12:30 p.m.

Warning: Crash on Manchester Trafficway in Kansas City

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on Manchester Trafficway between Manchester Trafficway and I-70 East.

The event affects 970 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 11:43 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 12 p.m.

Interstate 435

Current Incidents:

Warning in Shawnee: Crash reported on northbound I-435

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 between Holliday Drive/Exit 8 and Woodend Road/Exit 8.

The event affects 80 feet.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 9:12 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 10:30 p.m.

Crash update: I-435

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-435 between Leavenworth Road/Exit 15 and Donahoo Road/Exit 16.

The event impacts 320 feet.

The incident was reported Monday at 8:44 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 9:42 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 360 feet long.

The warning was issued Monday at 9:30 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 9:42 p.m.

Warning: Crash on northbound I-435 in Kansas City

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 between Leavenworth Road/Exit 15 and Donahoo Road/Exit 16.

The impacted road section is 320 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 8:44 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 8:54 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Leavenworth Road/Exit 15 and Donahoo Road/Exit 16.

The impacted road section is 320 feet long.

The report was issued Monday at 8:47 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 8:54 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between 103rd Streetreet/104th Street and US-50/Exit 71.

The event affects 370 feet.

The warning was issued at 7:34 p.m. on Monday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 7:48 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 510 feet long.

The warning was issued at 6:22 p.m. on Monday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 6:30 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-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66 and 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66.

The event impacts 20 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 2:10 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:01 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound 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 impacted road section is 480 feet long.

The warning was released on Monday at 1:09 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 3:49 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Eastwood Trafficway in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Eastwood Trafficway between exit 65 and I-435 South.

The warning was issued Monday at 2:54 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 3:07 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 510 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 2:54 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 3:01 p.m.

Kansas City: Road closed

The road is closed between East Winner Road and I-435/Exit 59 in Kansas City.

The warning was issued at 2:25 p.m. on Monday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 2:49 p.m.

Kansas City: Road temporarily closed

The road is closed between I-435/Exit 59 and East Winner Road in Kansas City.

The event affects 990 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 2:17 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 2:24 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound 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 impacted road section is 480 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 1:09 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 1:30 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 Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 and Raytown Road/Exit 4.

The event impacts 160 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 5:17 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 6:06 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.

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 K-5/Exit 8 and Horizons Parkway/Exit 9.

The event impacts 650 feet.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 1:28 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 2:37 p.m.

Interstate 670

Current Incidents:

Warning: Crash on eastbound I-670 East in Kansas City

There has been a crash on I-670 East between exit 2M and exit 3A.

The event affects 260 feet.

The warning was released on Monday at 5:53 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 7:12 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:

Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-635

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-635 between I-70/Exit 4 and US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5.

The event affects 530 feet.

The warning was released on Monday at 7:51 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 8 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between I-70/US-40/US-71 and US-24/Independence Avenue.

The impacted road section is 380 feet long.

The warning was issued at 3:25 p.m. on Monday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 3:37 p.m.

US-169 South closed in Kansas City

The road is closed between MO-9 and I-70/I-35/US-40/US-24 in Kansas City.

The event impacts 2.21 miles.

The incident was reported Monday at 6:21 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 3:25 p.m.

Independence Avenue/US-24 closed in Kansas City

There is a road closure on Independence Avenue/US-24 between Paseo Boulevard/The Paseo and Prospect Avenue.

The event impacts 440 feet.

The incident report was issued Monday at 2:34 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 2:37 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5 and Parallel Parkway/Exit 6.

The impacted road section is 360 feet long.

The incident was reported Monday at 11:49 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 12:36 p.m.

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 1.08 miles.

The report was issued Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 10:18 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 140 feet.

The incident was reported Monday at 7:44 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 8 p.m.

A crash has been reported on northbound US-69

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on US-69 between 119th Street and College Boulevard.

The event impacts 430 feet.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 6:21 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Reports of a crash on northbound I-635

A crash has been reported on I-635 between I-35/US-69/Metcalf Avenue and Merriam Drive/Exit 1.

The impacted road section is 620 feet long.

The warning was issued at 5:25 p.m. on Monday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 6:30 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 event affects 120 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 6:18 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

A crash has been reported on southbound US-69 South

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on US-69 South between the 18th Southtreet Expressway South and I-35 South.

The impacted road section is 450 feet long.

The warning was released on Monday at 5:17 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 5:25 p.m.

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed between 151st Street and Blue Valley Parkway on northbound US-69.

The event impacts 2.62 miles.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 2:19 p.m.

Reports of a crash on northbound I-35

There has been a crash on I-35 between US-69/Exit 11 and I-435/US-69/Exit 12.

The event impacts 570 feet.

The incident was reported Monday at 2:02 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 2:13 p.m.

U.S. 71

Current Incidents:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Warning: Crash on northbound US-71 in Kansas City

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on US-71 between 22nd Street and Truman Road.

The impacted road section is 380 feet long.

The report was issued Monday at 5:23 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 5:30 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 event impacts 570 feet.

The incident report was issued Monday at 12 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 12:36 p.m.

U.S. 169

Current Incidents:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Beardsley Road closed in Kansas City

The road is closed at Beardsley Road and US-169 North in Kansas City.

The event impacts 990 feet.

The incident report was issued Monday at 1:45 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 1:49 p.m.

US-169 South: bridge closed between West Fifth Street and I-70 West

A bridge is closed on southbound US-169 South in Kansas City between West Fifth Street and I-70 West

The event impacts 380 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 1:39 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 1:42 p.m.

This story was originally published November 6, 2023 at 12:10 AM.