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-29/I-35 in North Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-29/I-35 between East Front Street and Levee Road/Exit 5.
The event impacts 520 feet.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 8:59 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 9:14 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 impacted road section is 370 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 7:48 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 7:56 p.m.
Warning: Crash on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 between I-435/Exit 222 and 95th Street/Exit 224.
The event affects 590 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 6:58 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 7:08 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 75th Street/Exit 227 and 67th Street/Exit 228.
The event impacts 220 feet.
The warning was issued at 6:39 p.m. on Thursday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:44 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 Bedford Road/Exit 5 and 16th Avenue/Exit 5.
The event affects 170 feet.
The incident was reported Thursday at 6:27 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:38 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Johnson Drive/Exit 229 and Antioch Road/Exit 230.
The event impacts 550 feet.
The warning was issued at 4:12 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:02 p.m.
A crash has been reported on northbound I-35
There is a crash on I-35 between Johnson Drive/Exit 229 and Antioch Road/Exit 230.
The impacted road section is 320 feet long.
The warning was issued Thursday at 3:09 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 3:56 p.m.
A crash has been reported on northbound I-35
A crash has been reported on I-35 between Johnson Drive/Exit 229 and I-635/Exit 231.
The event impacts 0.79 miles.
The warning was released on Thursday at 3:09 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 3:14 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 event affects 600 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 2:14 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 2:26 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 event impacts 630 feet.
The incident was reported Thursday at 11:42 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 1:44 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between I-635/Exit 231 and 24th Street/Exit 232.
The event affects 590 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 12:40 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 12:50 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 released on Thursday at 11:55 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 12:32 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 U P RR Service Road/Exit 421 and I-670/I-70.
The impacted road section is 600 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 10:42 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 10:50 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 event affects 540 feet.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 10:16 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 10:44 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 160 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 2:32 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 10:44 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 460 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 10:16 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 10:26 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on westbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Benton Boulevard/Exit 4 and Prospect Avenue/Exit 3.
The event affects 440 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 7:14 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 8:38 p.m.
Crash report: I-435
A crash has been reported on southbound I-435 between I-70/Exit 63 and Stadium Drive.
The event affects 640 feet.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 5:46 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:50 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 600 feet.
The warning was released on Thursday at 5:09 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:20 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 2:32 p.m. on Thursday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:02 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 880 feet long.
The warning was released on Thursday at 2:32 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:56 p.m.
Crash reported on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There has been a crash on I-70 between I-435/Exit 8 and Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9.
The impacted road section is 600 feet long.
The report was issued Thursday at 4:11 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 4:21 p.m.
Crash update: I-70
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on eastbound I-70 between US-40/31st Street/Exit 7 and I-435/Exit 8.
The event impacts 0.78 miles.
The report was issued Thursday at 3:52 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:02 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 350 feet.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 1:54 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:08 p.m.
Charlotte Street closed in Kansas City
The road is closed at Charlotte Street and I-70 East in Kansas City.
The warning was issued at 12:52 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 12:56 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 was reported Thursday at 12:17 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 12:50 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
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 event affects 580 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 10:17 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 10:26 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Booth Avenue in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Booth Avenue between exit 8B and I-435 North.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 7:36 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 8:02 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Booth Avenue in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Booth Avenue between exit 8B and I-435 North.
The report was issued Thursday at 7:36 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:56 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Johnson Drive/Exit 6 and Holliday Drive/Exit 8.
The event impacts 270 feet.
The warning was issued at 5:09 p.m. on Thursday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:20 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 impacted road section is 470 feet long.
The report was issued Thursday at 12:38 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 1:08 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 610 feet long.
The warning was issued Thursday at 10:10 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 11:14 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 620 feet long.
The warning was released on Thursday at 4:35 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:50 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 K-5/Exit 8 and Horizons Parkway/Exit 9.
The event affects 240 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 4:52 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:26 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between Shawnee Drive/Exit 1 and Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2.
The event affects 640 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 4:25 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 5:02 p.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Wyandotte Street closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between Southwest Boulevard and I-670 East in Kansas City.
The impacted road section is 340 feet long.
The warning was issued Thursday at 3:25 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 3:26 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
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 520 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 6:13 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 6:38 p.m.
A crash has been reported on northbound I-35
A crash has been reported on I-35 between US-24/Independence Avenue and Paseo Boulevard.
The event affects 520 feet.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 6:13 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:26 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Independence Avenue/US-24 temporarily closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on Independence Avenue/US-24 between Prospect Avenue and I-35/US-71/Troost Avenue.
The impacted road section is 420 feet long.
The incident was reported Saturday at 5:06 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:02 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 Thursday at 2:02 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Liberty
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-69/Exit 11 and I-435/US-69/Exit 12.
The event impacts 640 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 8:41 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 8:50 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420 and U P RR Service Road/Exit 421.
The impacted road section is 460 feet long.
The warning was released on Thursday at 7:25 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:50 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 between 87th Street and I-35.
The event impacts 490 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 4:44 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 4:50 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between Blue Valley Parkway and College Boulevard on northbound US-69.
The event impacts 0.92 miles.
The warning was issued at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:26 p.m.
A crash has been reported on northbound US-69
A crash has been reported on US-69 between College Boulevard and 95th Street.
The event affects 0.71 miles.
The warning was released on Thursday at 2:58 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 3:56 p.m.
Warning: Crash on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
A crash has been reported on US-69 between College Boulevard and 95th Street.
The impacted road section is 0.84 miles long.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 2:58 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 3:08 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 2.25 miles.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 2:26 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between 135th Street and Blue Valley Parkway on northbound US-69.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 12:20 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
There has been a crash on US-71 between 27th Street and The Paseo.
The impacted road section is 530 feet long.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 4:29 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 4:44 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 155th Street and MO-150.
The impacted road section is 490 feet long.
The report was issued Thursday at 3:52 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:02 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 between Englewood Road and 68th Street.
The warning was released on Thursday at 7:13 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 7:20 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
US-169 North closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on US-169 North between Kaw and Broadway Boulevard.
The impacted road section is 380 feet long.
The warning was issued Thursday at 5:32 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:38 p.m.
US-169 South 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 incident was reported Wednesday at 10:47 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:32 p.m.
West 6th Street closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between Beardsley Road and US-169 South in Kansas City.
The event affects 630 feet.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 7:12 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 4:26 p.m.
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 Thursday at 1:05 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 1:08 p.m.
This story was originally published November 9, 2023 at 12:24 AM.