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 Old K-56/Exit 217 and East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218.

The event impacts 580 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 7:37 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 7:49 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 East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 and 119th Street/Exit 220.

The impacted road section is 470 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 5:19 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 5:33 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 250 feet long.

The warning was issued at 2:46 p.m. on Monday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 2:58 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 impacted road section is 610 feet long.

The warning was released on Monday at 1:28 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 1:34 p.m.

Interstate 70

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-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Third Street/James St/Exit 423 and I-35/Beardsley Road/Exit 2.

The impacted road section is 140 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 4:47 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 5:39 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 warning was issued at 4:39 p.m. on Monday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:46 p.m.

A crash has been reported on Leeds Road

A crash has been reported on Leeds Road between I-70 exit 63 and I-70 East.

The impacted road section is 730 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 4:10 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 4:22 p.m.

Blue Ridge Boulevard temporarily closed in Independence

The road is closed at Blue Ridge Boulevard and I-70 East in Independence.

The impacted road section is 910 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 4:32 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 4:10 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 400 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 12:23 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 12:34 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 affects 680 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 12:18 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 12:28 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 Raytown Road/Exit 63 and Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.

The event affects 510 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 8:40 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 9:25 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 MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66 and 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66.

The event affects 640 feet.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 5:26 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 5:39 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 360 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 4:27 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:40 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on the George Brett Super Highway in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on the George Brett Super Highway between exit 8B and I-435 North.

The impacted road section is 540 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 1:41 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 1:52 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on East 104th Street in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on East 104th Street between East 104th Street and I-435 East.

The warning was issued Monday at 1:25 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 1:34 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 event affects 490 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 12:44 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 1:22 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 event affects 180 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 12:44 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 12:58 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between US-71/Exit 71 and US-50/Exit 71.

The event impacts 420 feet.

The incident report was issued Monday at 12:09 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:46 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 event impacts 470 feet.

The warning was issued at 11:39 a.m. on Monday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 12:16 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 impacted road section is 530 feet long.

The report was issued Monday at 7:07 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 7:14 p.m.

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 impacts 460 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 6:27 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 7:14 p.m.

Warning: Crash on eastbound I-470 in Lee's Summit

A crash has been reported on I-470 between Raytown Road/Exit 4 and View High Drive/Exit 5.

The event impacts 550 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 6:28 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 6:45 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Crash reported on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-470 between Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 and Raytown Road/Exit 4.

The event affects 0.75 miles.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 5:28 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 5:45 p.m.

Crash update: I-470

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on eastbound I-470 between Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 and Raytown Road/Exit 4.

The event impacts 340 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 5:28 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 5:39 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 Red Bridge Road and I-470/US-50.

The event impacts 320 feet.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 4:37 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:46 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Blue Ridge Boulevard in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Blue Ridge Boulevard between exit 2 and I-470 East.

The impacted road section is 890 feet long.

The warning was issued Monday at 1:27 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 1:34 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 Merriam Drive/Exit 1 and Shawnee Drive/Exit 1.

The impacted road section is 540 feet long.

The incident report was issued Monday at 4:33 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 4:40 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 impacted road section is 520 feet long.

The warning was issued at 3:37 p.m. on Monday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 4:28 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 impacted road section is 580 feet long.

The report was issued Monday at 3:37 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 4:22 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 warning was issued Monday at 3:37 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:16 p.m.

Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-635

There is a crash on I-635 between K-5/Exit 8 and Horizons Parkway/Exit 9.

The event affects 400 feet.

The incident report was issued Monday at 4:02 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:10 p.m.

Crash reported on northbound I-635 in Kansas City

There has been a crash on I-635 between K-5/Leavenworth Road/Exit 7 and K-5/Exit 8.

The impacted road section is 610 feet long.

The warning was issued Monday at 3:43 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 3:52 p.m.

Interstate 670

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on East 14th Street in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on East 14th Street between exit 2L and I-670 West.

The impacted road section is 660 feet long.

The incident was reported Monday at 6:15 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 6:27 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on westbound I-670 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB) and Broadway Boulevard/Central Street/Exit 2R-2South.

The event affects 150 feet.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 2:46 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 3:34 p.m.

Kansas City: Baltimore Avenue closed

There is a road closure on Baltimore Avenue between I-670 West and West 12th Street.

The event impacts 480 feet.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 1:36 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 1:40 p.m.

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 impacted road section is 610 feet long.

The incident report was issued Monday at 7:45 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 8:25 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. 69

Current Incidents:

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 460 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 7:50 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 9:01 p.m.

Warning: Crash on northbound US-69 in Overland Park

There has been a crash on US-69 between 119th Street and College Boulevard.

The event impacts 440 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 5:51 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 7:43 p.m.

A crash has been reported on southbound US-69

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on US-69 between I-35 and 87th Street.

The event impacts 0.54 miles.

The warning was released on Monday at 5:53 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 6:45 p.m.

Reports of a crash on southbound US-69

A crash has been reported on US-69 between I-35 and 87th Street.

The warning was issued Monday at 5:53 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 6:03 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Crash update: I-35

A crash has been reported on northbound I-35 between US-56/US-69/Exit 228 and I-635/Exit 231.

The impacted road section is 0.83 miles long.

The warning was issued at 3:46 p.m. on Monday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:52 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 impacted road section is 1.27 miles long.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 4:35 p.m.

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 impacted road section is 430 feet long.

The incident report was issued Monday at 3:53 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 4:04 p.m.

Crash update: I-35

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-35 between US-56/US-69/Exit 228 and I-635/Exit 231.

The event impacts 0.81 miles.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 3:46 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 3:58 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Riverside

There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between Horizons Parkway/Exit 9 and US-69/Exit 10.

The event affects 590 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 2:42 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 3:34 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 impacts 0.46 miles.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday 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 traffic alert was reported Monday at 3:06 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 3:16 p.m.

U.S. 71

Current Incidents:

Crash update: Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 between East Gregory Boulevard and East Meyer Boulevard.

The incident report was issued Monday at 8:30 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 8:43 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 impacts 630 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 6:59 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 7:08 p.m.

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 incident was reported Monday at 6:10 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 6:21 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 affects 100 feet.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 1:44 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 1:52 p.m.

U.S. 169

Current Incidents:

Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

A crash has been reported on I-35 between Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233 and US-169/Exit 234.

The event affects 590 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 6:04 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 6:15 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 between US-169/Exit 2 and Waukomis Drive/Exit 3.

The event impacts 600 feet.

The warning was released on Monday at 2:43 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 3:34 p.m.

This story was originally published December 11, 2023 at 12:17 AM.