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:
Merriam: Purple Heart Trail closed
There is a road closure on Purple Heart Trail between West 75th Street and I-35 North.
The event impacts 960 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 7:47 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:51 p.m.
Broken down vehicle in Merriam
There is a broken down vehicle in Merriam between Shawnee Mission Parkway and I-35 South.
The impacted road section is 580 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 6:12 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:15 p.m.
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-35
There has been a crash on I-35 between US-56/175th Street/Exit 210 and Lone Elm Road.
The event affects 310 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 6:42 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 6:51 p.m.
Crash report: I-35
There has been a crash on northbound I-35 between 27th Street/Exit 1B (SB) and Southwest Boulevard/Pennway Street/Exit 1C (NB).
The event affects 560 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 5:46 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:39 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Southwest Boulevard (Underpass) and Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233.
The event affects 240 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 5:04 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:57 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
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 660 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 5:42 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:52 p.m.
Crash reported on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a crash on I-35 between 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222.
The event affects 600 feet.
The warning was issued at 5:22 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:33 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 MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 and Parvin Road/Exit 8.
The impacted road section is 590 feet long.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 4:27 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:03 p.m.
Crash update: I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-35 between Johnson Drive/Exit 229 and Antioch Road/Exit 230.
The event affects 410 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 3:58 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:09 p.m.
A crash has been reported on Interstate 35
A crash has been reported on Interstate 35 between exit 229 and I-35 South.
The impacted road section is 820 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 3:53 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:03 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 480 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 3:48 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:58 p.m.
Crash update: I-35
There is a crash on northbound I-35 between Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB) and 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB).
The impacted road section is 0.78 miles long.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 3:29 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 3:46 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 event affects 470 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 1:35 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 2:57 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB) and I-670/Broadway Boulevard/Exit 2.
The event impacts 40 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 1:43 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:51 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between MO-1/Antioch Road/Exit 8 and North Chouteau Trafficway/Exit 9.
The event impacts 350 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 12:50 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:04 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Kansas City: Montgall Avenue closed
The road is closed between East 147th Street / East 14th St and I-70 East in Kansas City.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 9:37 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:39 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 190 feet.
The report was issued Tuesday at 6:56 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:03 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 Jackson Avenue/Exit 5 and Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6.
The event affects 340 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 5 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:16 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Independence
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between US-40/Exit 11 and Noland Road/Exit 12.
The event affects 180 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 4:18 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 4:57 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on eastbound I-70
A crash has been reported on I-70 between 57th Street/Exit 417 and I-635/Exit 418.
The event impacts 410 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 4:16 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:27 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 120 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 1:19 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 1:33 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 220 feet.
The report was issued Tuesday at 12:26 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:39 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 event impacts 530 feet.
The warning was issued at 12:03 p.m. on Tuesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:09 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Brooklyn Avenue/Exit 3 and Prospect Avenue/Exit 3.
The event impacts 440 feet.
The warning was issued at 11:53 a.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 12:03 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on East Front Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on East Front Street between East Front Street and I-435 South.
The event affects 390 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 7:13 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:51 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 Raytown Road/Exit 63 and Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.
The impacted road section is 370 feet long.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 5:32 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:40 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Holliday Drive/Exit 8 and Woodend Road/Exit 8.
The event impacts 240 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 2:13 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:22 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 affects 190 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 1:44 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:57 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 510 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 12:35 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 1:09 p.m.
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 impacted road section is 950 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 12:45 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:57 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 impacted road section is 590 feet long.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 12:10 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:21 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 I-435/US-71/Exit 1 and Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1.
The event affects 660 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 8:57 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:09 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Lee's Summit
There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 between View High Drive/Exit 5 and US-50/MO-350/Exit 7.
The event affects 430 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 8:45 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:57 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Lee's Summit
There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 between View High Drive/Exit 5 and US-50/MO-350/Exit 7.
The event affects 540 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 8:10 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:46 p.m.
Crash update: I-470
There is a crash on eastbound I-470 between Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 and Raytown Road/Exit 4.
The event impacts 0.75 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 5:38 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 6:03 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash report: I-470
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-470 between Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 and Raytown Road/Exit 4.
The event affects 340 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 5:38 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:52 p.m.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-635
A crash has been reported on I-635 between Merriam Drive/Exit 1 and Shawnee Drive/Exit 1.
The event affects 350 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 4:50 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:03 p.m.
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 400 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 2:32 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:39 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: Genessee Street temporarily closed
The road is closed between Wyoming Street exit 1B and I-670 West in Kansas City.
The impacted road section is 430 feet long.
The incident was reported Monday at 2:53 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:09 p.m.
Genessee Street: bridge closed between Genesee Street exit 1B and I-670 East
A bridge is closed on Genessee Street in Kansas City between Genesee Street exit 1B and I-670 East
The impacted road section is 0.50 miles long.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 8:04 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:51 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Crash report: I-35
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-35 between US-69/Exit 225 and 75th Street/Exit 227.
The event affects 170 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 5:51 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:15 p.m.
Warning in Overland Park: Crash reported on eastbound I-35
There has been a crash on I-35 between US-69/Exit 225 and 67th Street/Exit 228.
The event impacts 0.70 miles.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 5:51 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 7:33 p.m.
Warning: Crash on eastbound I-35 in Overland Park
A crash has been reported on I-35 between US-69/Exit 225 and 67th Street/Exit 228.
The event affects 0.76 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 5:51 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 6:39 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Gladstone
There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 between US-69/Vivion Road/Exit 1 and US-169/Exit 2.
The event impacts 430 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 5:16 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:52 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 affects 1.47 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:34 p.m.
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 event impacts 90 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 1:37 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:57 p.m.
Warning in Lenexa: Crash reported on eastbound I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 between US-69/Exit 225 and 75th Street/Exit 227.
The event impacts 410 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 2:12 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 2:22 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 Hickman Mills Drive and Longview Road.
The impacted road section is 650 feet long.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 3:07 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 3:15 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 Bannister Road and Blue River Road/Hickman Mills Drive.
The event affects 380 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 9:53 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 1:57 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
US-169 North temporarily closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between Kaw and Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City.
The event impacts 380 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 9:39 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 9:45 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
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 incident report was issued Tuesday at 3:47 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:22 p.m.
Crash report: US-169
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound US-169 between I-29/US-71 (Kansas City) and Englewood Road.
The impacted road section is 740 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 5:03 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:16 p.m.
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 event affects 390 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 12:16 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 4:15 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 between 68th Street and Barry Road.
The warning was issued at 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 1:39 p.m.
This story was originally published November 14, 2023 at 12:11 AM.