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 6:53 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 11:33 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB) and 27th Street/Exit 1B (SB).
The event affects 550 feet.
The warning was issued Monday at 9:08 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 10:15 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 event impacts 90 feet.
The warning was issued Monday at 9:09 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 9:21 p.m.
Crash report: I-35
A crash has been reported on northbound I-35 between Johnson Drive/Exit 229 and Antioch Road/Exit 230.
The impacted road section is 390 feet long.
The warning was issued Monday at 7:03 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 8:04 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 610 feet.
The warning was released on Monday at 6:33 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 6:40 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash update: I-35
There has been a crash on eastbound I-35 between 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222.
The event impacts 470 feet.
The traffic alert was released Monday at 3:57 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 5:22 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between I-435/Exit 222 and 95th Street/Exit 224.
The event impacts 90 feet.
The report was issued Monday at 5:08 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 5:16 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 event affects 630 feet.
The incident was reported Monday at 10:02 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 3:58 p.m.
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 impacted road section is 190 feet long.
The report was issued Monday at 9:51 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 2:11 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound I-35 North in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-35 North between exit 8A and exit 8C.
The impacted road section is 610 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Monday at 12:45 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 1:41 p.m.
Interstate 49
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on the U. S. Highway 71 in Belton
There is a broken down vehicle on the U. S. Highway 71 between MO-58 exit 174 and I-49 North.
The event affects 830 feet.
The incident report was issued Monday at 1:33 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 1:47 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
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 640 feet.
The warning was issued at 9:53 p.m. on Monday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 10:39 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Kansas City: Montgall Avenue temporarily closed
The road is closed between East 147th Street / East 14th St and I-70 East in Kansas City.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 9:26 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 5:34 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 impacted road section is 540 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Monday at 5:12 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 5:22 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between I-70 (West) and Central Avenue/Exit 1A.
The event impacts 90 feet.
The incident report was issued Monday at 4:48 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 5:04 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between I-70 (West) and Central Avenue/Exit 1A.
The event impacts 90 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Monday at 4:48 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 4:58 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 impacted road section is 290 feet long.
The incident was reported Monday at 1:43 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:16 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 1:22 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 2:59 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 event impacts 600 feet.
The warning was released on Monday at 1:23 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 2:59 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 impacted road section is 610 feet long.
The warning was issued Monday at 10:18 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 10:27 p.m.
Crash update: I-435/I-29
A crash has been reported on northbound I-435/I-29 between I-435 (Kansas City) (East)/I-29 and Mexico City Avenue/Exit 15.
The impacted road section is 650 feet long.
The warning was released on Monday at 7:42 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 8:34 p.m.
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 affects 640 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Monday at 7:33 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 7:46 p.m.
Crash reported on U.S. 50 in Overland Park
There has been a crash on U.S. 50 between Overland Parkway and I-435 East.
The traffic alert was reported Monday at 5:28 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 6:04 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on East 41st Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on East 41st Street between Raytown Road and I-435 South.
The traffic alert was issued Monday at 1:43 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 1:53 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 incident report was issued Monday at 12:03 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:35 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 the U. S. Highway 71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on the U. S. Highway 71 between I-49 North and I-470 East.
The event impacts 200 feet.
The incident report was issued Monday at 3:29 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 4:16 p.m.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Kansas Turnpike closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on Kansas Turnpike between exit 418B and I-635 North.
The report was issued Monday at 5:10 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 5:34 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 impacts 590 feet.
The warning was issued Monday at 3:48 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 4:52 p.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Kansas City: Liberty Street temporarily closed
The road is closed between Wyoming Street exit 1B and I-670 West in Kansas City.
The impacted road section is 320 feet long.
The warning was issued at 1:26 p.m. on Monday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 2:23 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 impacted road section is 580 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Monday at 3:55 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:04 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 110 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Monday at 3:54 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 3:58 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 650 feet.
The incident report was issued Monday at 1 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 1:12 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
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 affects 1.47 miles.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 8:34 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 North in Mission
There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 North between I-635 North / Metcalf Avenue and I-35 North.
The event affects 610 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Monday at 7:06 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 7:16 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between 119th Street and College Boulevard on northbound US-69.
The event impacts 0.73 miles.
The warning was issued at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 6:34 p.m.
Warning in Mission: Crash reported on northbound I-35
There is a crash on I-35 between I-635/Exit 231 and US-69/18th Street Expressway.
The event impacts 0.85 miles.
The incident was reported Monday at 5:50 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 6:28 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
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 640 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Monday at 3:19 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 3:58 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 impacted road section is 290 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Monday at 3:17 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 3:29 p.m.
A crash has been reported on northbound US-69
A crash has been reported on US-69 between 151st Street and 135th Street.
The impacted road section is 490 feet long.
The warning was released on Monday at 12:11 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 1:12 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 between I-435 and 103rd Street.
The warning was released on Monday at 11:17 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 12:59 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between Blue Valley Parkway and 151st Street on southbound US-69.
The impacted road section is 2.45 miles long.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 12:53 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between 135th Street and 151st Street on southbound US-69.
The impacted road section is 0.74 miles long.
The report was issued Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 12:47 p.m.
Overland Park: US-69 closed
There is a road closure on US-69 between 135th Street and 151st Street.
The impacted road section is 0.70 miles long.
The warning was issued at 12:39 p.m. on Monday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:47 p.m.
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 event affects 570 feet.
The warning was released on Monday at 12:08 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:41 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on Hickman Mills Drive in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Hickman Mills Drive between exit 71B and US-71 North.
The event affects 770 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Monday at 7:56 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 8:04 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 Longview Road and Red Bridge Road.
The impacted road section is 400 feet long.
The warning was issued Monday at 3:29 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 7:34 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 55th Street and US-56/Swope Parkway.
The event affects 650 feet.
The warning was issued at 6:17 p.m. on Monday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 6:28 p.m.
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 560 feet.
The report was issued Monday at 4:17 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:28 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 Longview Road and Red Bridge Road.
The event affects 460 feet.
The warning was released on Monday at 2:05 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 2:17 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 610 feet.
The warning was released on Monday at 11:52 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 11:59 a.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 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 event impacts 550 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Monday at 4:13 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 4:28 p.m.
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 Monday at 2:28 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 2:35 p.m.
This story was originally published November 13, 2023 at 12:15 AM.