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 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 impacts 550 feet.

The warning was issued at 11:49 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:56 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Gardner

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Gardner Road/Exit 207 and US-56/175th Street/Exit 210.

The event impacts 220 feet.

The warning was issued at 8:43 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:09 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 affects 640 feet.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 7:13 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:51 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 warning was released on Wednesday at 7:13 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 7:27 p.m.

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 impacted road section is 570 feet long.

The report was issued Wednesday at 5:33 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 7:03 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on westbound I-35 in Olathe

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

The impacted road section is 330 feet long.

The report was issued Wednesday at 6:25 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:39 p.m.

Crash reported on West 75th Street in Merriam

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on West 75th Street between exit 227 and I-35 South.

The impacted road section is 150 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 6:01 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:15 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 impacted road section is 370 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 4:06 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 6:15 p.m.

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 warning was released on Wednesday at 5:33 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:09 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

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 570 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 5:33 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 5:39 p.m.

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 410 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 5 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:39 p.m.

Crash update: I-35

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

The event affects 0.82 miles.

The report was issued Wednesday at 4:06 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:09 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 warning was released on Wednesday at 3:52 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 4:57 p.m.

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 370 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 4:20 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:33 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on South 24th Street in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on South 24th Street between Lamar Avenue exit 232A and I-35 North.

The impacted road section is 80 feet long.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 4:11 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:21 p.m.

Kansas City: Summit Street closed

There is a road closure on Summit Street between Southwest Boulevard and I-35 South.

The event affects 360 feet.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 1:15 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 1:21 p.m.

Interstate 70

Current Incidents:

Crash update: I-70

A crash has been reported on northbound I-70 between I-670/I-70/Exit 2 and Admiral Boulevard/Exit 2.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 10:33 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 10:39 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 470 feet.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 7:14 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:21 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7 and I-435/Exit 8.

The event impacts 110 feet.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 5:39 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:15 p.m.

Warning: Crash on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There has been a crash on I-70 between I-435/Exit 8 and Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9.

The event affects 220 feet.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 3:54 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 6:03 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

A crash has been reported on southbound I-435

A crash has been reported on I-435 between I-70/Exit 63 and Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.

The impacted road section is 0.90 miles long.

The warning was issued at 5:39 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:57 p.m.

Warning: Crash on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

A crash has been reported on I-435 between I-70/Exit 63 and Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.

The event affects 0.77 miles.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 5:39 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:51 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 impacted road section is 630 feet long.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 5:02 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:39 p.m.

Warning in Bonner Springs: Crash reported on eastbound I-70

There has been a crash on I-70 between K-7/Exit 224 and 110th Street/Exit 410.

The event impacts 340 feet.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 4:44 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:57 p.m.

Crash reported on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 between Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 and Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.

The impacted road section is 410 feet long.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 3:17 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:51 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 200 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 3:22 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:27 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Bonner Springs

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between K-7/Exit 224 and 110th Street/Exit 410.

The event affects 360 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 3:01 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:21 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 impacts 520 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 2:19 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:57 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Edwardsville

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 110th Street/Exit 410 and I-435/Exit 411.

The impacted road section is 550 feet long.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 12:07 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:45 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 0.46 miles.

The warning was issued at 2:25 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:39 p.m.

Reports of a crash on northbound I-635

There has been a crash on I-635 between K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3 and I-70/Exit 4.

The event impacts 650 feet.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 2:09 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 2:21 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 impacted road section is 150 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 6:36 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:45 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Bannister Road/Exit 70 and US-71/Exit 71.

The impacted road section is 370 feet long.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 5:50 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:09 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Bannister Road/Exit 70 and US-71/Exit 71.

The impacted road section is 140 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 5:56 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:09 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on Northeast Parvin Road in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Northeast Parvin Road between North Randolph Road and I-435 South.

The impacted road section is 910 feet long.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 5:12 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 5:21 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6 and Johnson Drive/Exit 6.

The impacted road section is 350 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 4:44 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:57 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Hillcrest Road in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Hillcrest Road between East 87th Street and I-435 North.

The impacted road section is 980 feet long.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 3:58 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:15 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Eastern Avenue in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Eastern Avenue between exit 65 and I-435 North.

The event affects 980 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 2:13 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 4:15 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on East 73 Street in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on East 73 Street between Gregory Boulevard exit 67 and I-435 North.

The event affects 940 feet.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 1:40 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 1:51 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between MO-210/Exit 55 and Front Street/Exit 57.

The event impacts 280 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 1:06 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 1:15 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between MO-210/Exit 55 and Front Street/Exit 57.

The event affects 610 feet.

The warning was issued at 12:09 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:51 p.m.

Interstate 635

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between Swartz Road/Exit 2 and K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3.

The event impacts 160 feet.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 9:54 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 10:03 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.

Interstate 670

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between Central Avenue/Exit 1A and Genesee Street/Wyoming St/Exit 1B (EB).

The impacted road section is 140 feet long.

The warning was issued at 11:42 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 11:50 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

West 12th Street closed in Kansas City

The road is closed at West 12th Street and I-670 West in Kansas City.

The event affects 480 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 2:44 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:51 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 Wednesday at 12:20 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:27 p.m.

U.S. 24

Current Incidents:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Kansas City: Independence Avenue/US-24 closed

There is a road closure on Independence Avenue/US-24 between Topping Avenue and Benton Boulevard.

The event affects 140 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 11:11 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 2:15 p.m.

Kansas City: Independence Avenue/US-24 closed

There is a road closure on Independence Avenue/US-24 between Benton Boulevard and Topping Avenue.

The impacted road section is 650 feet long.

The warning was issued at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:34 p.m.

Independence Avenue/US-24 closed in Kansas City

The road is closed between Benton Boulevard and Topping Avenue in Kansas City.

The event affects 510 feet.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 11:35 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:27 p.m.

U.S. 69

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-69/18th Street Expressway and Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233A.

The impacted road section is 320 feet long.

The warning was issued at 7:36 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:27 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Claycomo

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between US-69/Exit 52 and 48th Street/Exit 54.

The event affects 150 feet.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 5:03 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 5:09 p.m.

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed between 119th Street and 151st Street on southbound US-69.

The event affects 3.45 miles.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:39 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 380 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 1:21 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:57 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 38th Street/Park Drive/Exit 419 and US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420.

The event impacts 660 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 1:48 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 1:57 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 Wednesday at 12:34 p.m.

U.S. 71

Current Incidents:

Crash report: US-71 North

A crash has been reported on northbound US-71 North between I-29 exit 2N and Admiral Boulevard exit 2H.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 10:33 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 10:39 p.m.

A crash has been reported on northbound US-71 North

There has been a crash on US-71 North between Admiral Boulevard exit 2H and Front Street exit 4.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 10:33 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:39 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Hickman Mills Drive in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Hickman Mills Drive between exit 71 and US-71 North.

The event impacts 370 feet.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 7:53 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:45 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:

Broken down vehicle on southbound US-169 South in Olathe

There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 South between exit 215 and K-7 / South Harrison Street.

The impacted road section is 490 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 10:01 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:15 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.

This story was originally published December 13, 2023 at 12:15 AM.