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 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222.

The event impacts 320 feet.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 6:33 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 7:11 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 impacted road section is 630 feet long.

The warning was released on Thursday at 6:13 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:59 p.m.

Reports of a crash on eastbound I-35

There is a crash on I-35 between 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222.

The impacted road section is 0.75 miles long.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 5:46 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 6 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Liberty

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Liberty Drive/Exit 14 and MO-152/Exit 16.

The event affects 390 feet.

The warning was issued at 4:11 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 5:35 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Liberty

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Liberty Drive/Exit 14 and MO-152/Exit 16.

The event affects 390 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 4:11 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 5 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 190 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 4:37 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:47 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa

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 250 feet long.

The report was issued Thursday at 4:31 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 4:42 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Mission

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between I-635/Exit 231 and 24th Street/Exit 232.

The event affects 500 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 4:01 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:12 p.m.

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 Bedford Road/Exit 5 and 16th Avenue/Exit 5.

The event impacts 590 feet.

The warning was issued at 2:39 p.m. on Thursday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:54 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 affects 510 feet.

The incident was reported Thursday at 1:04 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 1:18 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 US-40/31st Street/Exit 7 and Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7.

The event affects 70 feet.

The report was issued Thursday at 10:44 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 10:53 p.m.

Kansas City: Park Avenue closed until Dec. 22

The road is closed between Prospect Avenue exit 3C and I-70 East in Kansas City.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 9:26 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 10:41 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 event impacts 680 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 8:04 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 9 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 540 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 6:16 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 6:53 p.m.

Crash update: I-435

A crash has been reported on southbound I-435 between I-70/Exit 63 and Stadium Drive.

The event impacts 310 feet.

The warning was issued at 5:51 p.m. on Thursday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 6 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Crash update: The Paseo

A crash has been reported on The Paseo between I-70 West and Kaw.

The event affects 170 feet.

The incident was reported Thursday at 5:23 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 5:35 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between I-635/Exit 418 and 38th Street/Park Drive/Exit 419.

The event impacts 630 feet.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 3:01 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 3:12 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 390 feet.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 2:22 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:30 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Red Coat Lane in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Red Coat Lane between Blue and I-70 East.

The event impacts 250 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 1:13 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 1:24 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 impacts 80 feet.

The incident was reported Thursday at 12:22 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 1 p.m.

Kansas City: Charlotte Street closed

The road is closed at Charlotte Street and I-70 East in Kansas City.

The warning was issued at 12:19 p.m. on Thursday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 12:24 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 590 feet long.

The report was issued Thursday at 11:16 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:29 p.m.

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 420 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 11:03 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 11:12 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between K-32/Exit 9 and Kansas Avenue/Exit 11.

The event impacts 600 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 2:17 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 3:05 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 impacts 610 feet.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 1:42 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday 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 US-50/Exit 71 and 103rd Streetreet/104th Street.

The event affects 480 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 1:12 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 1:24 p.m.

Interstate 470

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on Hillcrest Road in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Hillcrest Road between Hillcrest Road and I-470 East.

The event impacts 200 feet.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 9:46 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:12 p.m.

Warning: Crash on I-470 West in Kansas City

There has been a crash on I-470 West.

The event impacts 580 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 6:05 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 6:18 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:

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 affects 650 feet.

The warning was issued at 11:40 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 11:53 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 590 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 6:52 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 6:59 p.m.

Crash update: I-35

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-35 between US-24/Independence Avenue and Paseo Boulevard.

The impacted road section is 520 feet long.

The warning was released on Thursday at 6:16 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a crash on I-35 between US-24/Independence Avenue and Paseo Boulevard.

The impacted road section is 300 feet long.

The report was issued Thursday at 2:14 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 2:24 p.m.

U.S. 69

Current Incidents:

Reports of a crash on eastbound I-70

A crash has been reported on I-70 between I-670/I-70 and US-169/US-69/7th Street/Exit 422.

The event impacts 630 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 9:39 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 9:54 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 event affects 2.45 miles.

The report was issued Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 7:41 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 640 feet long.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 5:21 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6 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 179th Street and 167th Street.

The impacted road section is 0.75 miles long.

The incident was reported Thursday at 3:37 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 5 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 event affects 610 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 4:52 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 5 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 550 feet long.

The warning was released on Thursday at 4:35 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:47 p.m.

Warning: Crash on northbound I-35 in Mission

A crash has been reported on I-35 between 67th Street/Exit 228 and US-56/US-69/Exit 228.

The impacted road section is 320 feet long.

The warning was issued at 4:14 p.m. on Thursday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:29 p.m.

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed between 95th Street and I-435 on southbound US-69.

The event affects 0.50 miles.

The warning was issued at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 3:41 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 impacted road section is 0.92 miles long.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 2:42 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 Thursday at 12:42 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 Longview Road and Red Bridge Road.

The event affects 420 feet.

The incident was reported Thursday at 10:07 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 10:17 p.m.

Crash update: US-71 North

There is a crash on northbound US-71 North between 75th Street and East Gregory Boulevard.

The event impacts 110 feet.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 9:19 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 9:35 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 Harry South Truman Drive and Blue Ridge Boulevard.

The event affects 380 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 5:56 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 6:06 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Crash report: I-40/US-71

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-40/US-71 between 155th Street and MO-150.

The impacted road section is 210 feet long.

The warning was issued at 4:40 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 4:54 p.m.

U.S. 169

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-29

There has been a crash on I-29 between US-169/Exit 2 and Waukomis Drive/Exit 3.

The event impacts 410 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 5:10 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:24 p.m.

Kansas City: US-169 South temporarily closed

The road is closed between West Fifth Street and I-70 West in Kansas City.

The impacted road section is 390 feet long.

The report was issued Thursday at 4:15 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:18 p.m.

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 affects 480 feet.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 1:16 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 1:30 p.m.

Kansas City: Beardsley Road temporarily closed

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

The impacted road section is 990 feet long.

The report was issued Thursday at 12:33 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 12:36 p.m.

This story was originally published November 16, 2023 at 12:17 AM.