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 Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between I-435/Exit 222 and 95th Street/Exit 224.
The event impacts 590 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 8:36 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 9:44 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 event impacts 570 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 6:40 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:56 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Merriam
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 75th Street/Exit 227 and 67th Street/Exit 228.
The event affects 500 feet.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 3:22 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 8:50 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 210 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 8:15 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 8:26 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 from Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51 to I-35/Exit 52.
The event impacts 100 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 4:31 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:14 p.m.
Crash update: I-35
A crash has been reported on northbound I-35 from Johnson Drive/Exit 229 to Antioch Road/Exit 230.
The impacted road section is 550 feet long.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 4:35 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:50 p.m.
Warning: Crash on northbound I-35 in Mission
A crash has been reported on I-35 between Antioch Road/Exit 230 and I-635/Exit 231.
The event affects 520 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 2:08 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:44 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 to 119th Street/Exit 220.
The event impacts 600 feet.
The warning was issued at 12:56 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:38 p.m.
Warning in Mission: Crash reported on northbound I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 between Antioch Road/Exit 230 and I-635/Exit 231.
The impacted road section is 0.77 miles long.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 2:08 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 3:08 p.m.
Crash report: I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-35 between Eaton Street/Exit 235 and Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB).
The impacted road section is 30 feet long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 2:18 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 2:32 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Lane on I-635 closed in Kansas City
One lane is closed from I-70/Exit 4 to Parallel Parkway/Exit 6 on northbound I-635.
The impacted road section is 0.57 miles long.
The warning was released on Monday at 12 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:20 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 from Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB) to I-70 (East)/US-40/US-71/Exit 2M-2North.
The event affects 320 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 11:04 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 11:20 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Kansas Avenue/Exit 11 to I-70/Kansas Tpke/Exit 12.
The event affects 380 feet.
The report was issued Wednesday at 8:55 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 9:14 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 impacted road section is 640 feet long.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 9:02 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:14 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 57th Street/Exit 417 to I-635/Exit 418.
The impacted road section is 220 feet long.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 8:25 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:50 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from I-70/Exit 63 to Stadium Drive.
The impacted road section is 240 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 8:07 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 8:50 p.m.
East 14th Street temporarily closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure at I-70 East and East 14th Street.
The impacted road section is 160 feet long.
The warning was issued at 5:28 a.m. on Monday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 7:50 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-635 from I-70/Exit 4 to Parallel Parkway/Exit 6.
The impacted road section is 0.84 miles long.
The warning was issued at 6:26 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:44 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 from I-70 (West) to Central Avenue/Exit 1A.
The event affects 500 feet.
The report was issued Wednesday at 4:43 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:02 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 78th Street/Exit 414 and Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415.
The impacted road section is 620 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 3:28 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 4:20 p.m.
Crash update: I-70
There has been a crash on eastbound I-70 between Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 and US-40/Exit 11.
The event impacts 0.75 miles.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 3:52 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:08 p.m.
Reports of a crash on Central Avenue
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on Central Avenue from exit 422D to I-70 East.
The event impacts 70 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 2:38 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:44 p.m.
Central Avenue: bridge closed between I-70 East and South Third Street
A bridge is closed on Central Avenue in Kansas City from I-70 East to South Third Street
The impacted road section is 200 feet long.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 3:22 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:32 p.m.
Reports of a crash on eastbound I-70
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 from Admiral Boulevard/Exit 2 to 11th Street/Exit 2.
The event affects 150 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 3:15 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:32 p.m.
Central Avenue: bridge closed between South Third Street and I-70 East
A bridge is closed on Central Avenue in Kansas City from South Third Street to I-70 East
The event affects 200 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 3:26 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:32 p.m.
Crash reported on Central Avenue in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on Central Avenue from exit 422D to I-70 East.
The event affects 70 feet.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 2:38 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:56 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between I-70 (West) and Central Avenue/Exit 1A.
The event impacts 470 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 2:38 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 2:56 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 MO-152/Exit 49 and Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51.
The event impacts 350 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 11:08 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:44 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Raytown Road/Exit 63 to Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.
The impacted road section is 360 feet long.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 9:10 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 9:20 p.m.
Enterprise Drive closed in Kansas City
The road is closed from Blue Ridge Cutoff exit 8A to I-435 South in Kansas City.
The event impacts 410 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 8:47 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:02 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Parvin Road/Exit 54 and MO-210/Exit 55.
The event affects 480 feet.
The report was issued Wednesday at 8:03 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 8:14 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Holliday Drive/Exit 8 and Woodend Road/Exit 8.
The event impacts 310 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 5:31 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 5:44 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from MO-12/Truman Road/Exit 60 to MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61.
The event affects 200 feet.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 3:52 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:32 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 impacts 490 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 2:52 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 3:08 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from K-10/Exit 1 to 95th Street/Exit 2.
The impacted road section is 280 feet long.
The report was issued Wednesday at 11:19 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 2:44 p.m.
Broken down vehicle in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle in Lenexa from exit 83 to I-435 West.
The event affects 670 feet.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 1:59 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:14 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between 103rd Streetreet/104th Street and US-50/Exit 71.
The event impacts 370 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 12:38 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:26 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-29 in Northmoor
There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 from Waukomis Drive/Exit 3 to I-635/Exit 3.
The impacted road section is 490 feet long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 1:15 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 2:26 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 from Waukomis Drive/Exit 3 to I-635/Exit 3.
The event impacts 110 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 1:15 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:26 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 between Waukomis Drive/Exit 3 and I-635/Exit 3.
The event impacts 630 feet.
The warning was issued at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:20 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 between Waukomis Drive/Exit 3 and I-635/Exit 3.
The impacted road section is 530 feet long.
The report was issued Wednesday at 1:15 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:14 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Northmoor
There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 between Waukomis Drive/Exit 3 and I-635/Exit 3.
The impacted road section is 0.52 miles long.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 1:15 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:08 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 from Waukomis Drive/Exit 3 to I-635/Exit 3.
The impacted road section is 110 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 1:42 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 1:56 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 from Parallel Parkway/Exit 6 to 38th Street/Exit 7.
The event impacts 580 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 3:55 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:56 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 590 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 8:58 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:56 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
Lane on I-635 closed in Kansas City
One lane is closed between US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5 and Swartz Road/Exit 2 on southbound I-635.
The event affects 1.21 miles.
The incident was reported Monday at 12 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:20 p.m.
Lane on I-635 closed in Kansas City
One lane is closed from K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3 to US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5 on northbound I-635.
The event impacts 0.79 miles.
The report was issued Monday at 12 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:20 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Independence Avenue/US-24 closed in Kansas City
The road is closed from Prospect Avenue to Paseo Boulevard/The Paseo in Kansas City.
The event impacts 620 feet.
The warning was released on Monday at 8:52 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:44 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning: Crash on northbound I-35 in Merriam
A crash has been reported on I-35 from US-56/US-69/Exit 228 to Johnson Drive/Exit 229.
The impacted road section is 80 feet long.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 5:41 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:56 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 incident was reported Wednesday at 3:32 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:56 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed from 151st Street to College Boulevard on northbound US-69.
The event affects 5.27 miles.
The warning was issued at 7 a.m. on Friday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:20 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-69/Exit 225 and 75th Street/Exit 227.
The impacted road section is 580 feet long.
The warning was issued at 2:11 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:50 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-69/Exit 11 to I-435/US-69/Exit 12.
The event affects 570 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 2:37 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:50 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
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 Brush Creek Boulevard and 39th Street.
The impacted road section is 340 feet long.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 9:35 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 9:44 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 from Bannister Road to Blue River Road/Hickman Mills Drive.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 11:23 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 2:02 p.m.
This story was originally published July 24, 2024 at 12:12 AM.