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:
Interstate 35 temporarily closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between exit 2W and I-35 North in Kansas City.
The event impacts 770 feet.
The incident was reported Friday at 11:45 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 11:48 p.m.
Kansas City: I-35 closed until Nov. 28
The road is closed between 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB) and I-670/Broadway Boulevard/Exit 2 in Kansas City.
The warning was issued Monday at 4:21 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 11:42 p.m.
Kansas City: Central Street closed
There is a road closure on Central Street between exit 2T and I-35 North.
The incident report was issued Friday at 7:49 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 10 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 Friday at 4:06 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 6:30 p.m.
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 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222.
The event impacts 530 feet.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 4:18 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 5:54 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Merriam
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Johnson Drive/Exit 229 and Antioch Road/Exit 230.
The impacted road section is 190 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 5:10 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 5:24 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 270 feet.
The incident was reported Friday at 4:13 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 5:18 p.m.
Interstate 49
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Reports of a crash on the U. S. Highway 71
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on the U. S. Highway 71 between East Frontage Road / East Red Bridge Road and I-49 North.
The event impacts 570 feet.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 4:47 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 5:43 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Prospect Avenue temporarily closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on Prospect Avenue between Prospect Avenue exit 3C and I-70 East.
The impacted road section is 730 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 9:26 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 11 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 470 feet.
The warning was issued at 8:13 p.m. on Friday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 9:24 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 affects 630 feet.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 6:43 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 7:36 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 impacted road section is 500 feet long.
The report was issued Friday at 5:38 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 7:12 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning: Crash on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 between MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 and I-70/Exit 63.
The event affects 420 feet.
The incident was reported Friday at 5:29 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 5:37 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 affects 120 feet.
The warning was released on Friday at 4:51 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 5:30 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Prospect Avenue/Exit 3 and Benton Boulevard/Exit 4.
The event affects 440 feet.
The warning was released on Friday at 4:27 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 5 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 210 feet.
The incident was reported Friday at 2:31 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 2:42 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 impacts 450 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 12:02 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 12:49 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 K-5/Exit 18 and MO-45/Exit 22.
The event impacts 620 feet.
The warning was released on Friday at 3:40 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 7 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.
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 Hickman Mills Drive in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Hickman Mills Drive between I-49 North and I-470 East.
The event impacts 790 feet.
The warning was released on Friday at 5:15 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 5:30 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 the Harry Darby Memorial Highway in Riverside
There is a broken down vehicle on the Harry Darby Memorial Highway between Horizons Parkway exit 9 and I-635 South.
The event affects 260 feet.
The warning was issued Friday at 1:20 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 2:30 p.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on Charlotte Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Charlotte Street between exit 2L and I-670 West.
The impacted road section is 360 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 8:40 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 8:54 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between Broadway Boulevard/Central Street/Exit 2R-2South and Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB).
The impacted road section is 80 feet long.
The report was issued Friday at 8:21 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 8:30 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Liberty Street closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between Wyoming Street exit 1B and I-670 West in Kansas City.
The impacted road section is 520 feet long.
The warning was issued Monday at 2:46 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 2:24 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 traffic alert was released Tuesday at 8:05 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 12:49 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
Kansas City: Road temporarily closed
There is a road closure between US-24/Washington Boulevard and Barnett Avenue.
The event affects 350 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 2:48 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 9:24 p.m.
Road closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure between Barnett Avenue and US-24/Washington Boulevard.
The event impacts 350 feet.
The incident was reported Friday at 2:52 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 9:18 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 impacted road section is 580 feet long.
The warning was released on Friday at 7:33 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 8:12 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash report: US-169 North
There is a crash on northbound US-169 North between I-70/I-35/US-40/US-24 and The Downtown Airport.
The impacted road section is 560 feet long.
The warning was issued Friday at 4:20 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 4:30 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 240 feet long.
The report was issued Friday at 3:33 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 3:42 p.m.
US-169 South temporarily closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on US-169 South between MO-9 and I-70/I-35/US-40/US-24.
The event affects 2.21 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Monday at 6:21 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 3:36 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between 119th Street and Blue Valley Parkway on southbound US-69.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 11:48 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on southbound I-435
There is a crash on I-435 between US-69/Exit 52 and 48th Street/Exit 54.
The impacted road section is 540 feet long.
The incident was reported Friday at 8:34 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 8:48 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Reports of a crash on northbound I-635
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-635 between Horizons Parkway/Exit 9 and US-69/Exit 10.
The event affects 90 feet.
The warning was issued at 3:54 p.m. on Friday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 4:54 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 impacted road section is 2.45 miles long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 4:48 p.m.
Warning in Overland Park: Crash reported on northbound US-69
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on US-69 between 179th Street and 167th Street.
The event affects 0.75 miles.
The warning was issued at 4:17 p.m. on Friday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 4:36 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 impacted road section is 0.50 miles long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 3:48 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Mission
There is a broken down vehicle 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 2:25 p.m. on Friday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 3 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 impacts 570 feet.
The warning was issued Friday at 2:51 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 3 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Merriam
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 67th Street/Exit 228 and US-56/US-69/Exit 228.
The event affects 620 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 11:47 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 12:19 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-71 between 27th Street and The Paseo.
The impacted road section is 180 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 11:44 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 11:54 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 affects 620 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 7:36 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 8:42 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 Meyer Boulevard and East 63rd Street.
The report was issued Friday at 7:42 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 7:54 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. 169
Current Incidents:
West 6th Street closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on West 6th Street between Beardsley Road and US-169 South.
The impacted road section is 630 feet long.
The incident was reported Friday at 10:39 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 10:42 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 event impacts 380 feet.
The report was issued Friday at 3:47 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 3:54 p.m.
Warning: Crash on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on US-169 between Englewood Road and 68th Street.
The impacted road section is 780 feet long.
The warning was released on Friday at 1:28 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 1:36 p.m.
This story was originally published November 17, 2023 at 12:14 AM.