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.
This article is being continuously updated. You’ll find a running list of past incidents at the bottom of this story.
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Interstate 35
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash reported on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 from 119th Street/Exit 220 to I-435/Exit 222.
The event impacts 630 feet.
The warning was released on Saturday at 4:38 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 4:51 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 from 16th Avenue/Exit 5 to MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6.
The event affects 310 feet.
The warning was issued at 2:29 p.m. on Saturday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 3:21 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on I-35 South in Liberty
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 South.
The event affects 380 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 2:35 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 3:09 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 670 feet.
The traffic alert was released Saturday at 1:12 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 1:28 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
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 impacts 380 feet.
The traffic alert was released Saturday at 11:10 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 11:32 p.m.
Lane on I-635 closed in Kansas City
One lane is closed between Swartz Road/Exit 2 and I-70/Exit 4 on northbound I-635.
The event impacts 1.21 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Monday at 12 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 11:26 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 23rd Street/Exit 4 and 27th Street/Exit 5.
The event affects 470 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 7:26 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 7:44 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning: Crash on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a crash on I-670 from I-70 (West) to Central Avenue/Exit 1A.
The event affects 0.61 miles.
The incident was reported Saturday at 4:36 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 4:51 p.m.
Crash report: I-70
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on eastbound I-70 between Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza and K-7/Exit 224.
The impacted road section is 480 feet long.
The incident was reported Saturday at 4:18 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 4:33 p.m.
Reports of a crash on northbound I-635
There has been a crash on I-635 between Swartz Road/Exit 2 and I-70/Exit 4.
The event affects 0.82 miles.
The warning was issued at 3:02 p.m. on Saturday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 3:27 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 510 feet long.
The warning was issued Saturday at 8:16 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 8:32 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 350 feet.
The incident report was issued Saturday at 6:43 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 7:38 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound I-29 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-29 between Cookingham Drive/Exit 13 and I-435/Exit 14.
The event impacts 620 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 5:52 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 6:51 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-29
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-29 between Cookingham Drive/Exit 13 and I-435/Exit 14.
The event affects 0.71 miles.
The warning was issued Saturday at 5:52 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 6:09 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from K-32/Exit 9 to Kansas Avenue/Exit 11.
The event impacts 440 feet.
The incident report was issued Saturday at 5:22 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 6:09 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 North in Platte City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 North from exit 31 to I-29 South.
The impacted road section is 120 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Saturday at 1:56 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 5:39 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67 to 87th Street/Exit 69.
The event affects 290 feet.
The warning was issued at 2:10 p.m. on Saturday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 2:27 p.m.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
A crash has been reported on northbound I-635
A crash has been reported on I-635 from MO-9/Exit 11 to I-29/US-71/Exit 12.
The impacted road section is 550 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 5:13 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 5:27 p.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash report: I-670
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-670 from Genesee Street/Wyoming St/Exit 1B (EB) to Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB).
The event affects 160 feet.
The warning was released on Saturday at 5:30 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 5:45 p.m.
Warning: Crash on eastbound I-670 East in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-670 East between exit 420B and Genesee Street exit 1B.
The traffic alert was released Saturday at 4:36 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 4:51 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
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 440 feet.
The warning was released on Monday at 8:52 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 5:15 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between College Boulevard and Blue Valley Parkway on southbound US-69.
The event impacts 1.03 miles.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 6:27 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 impacts 1.70 miles.
The warning was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 6:27 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed from College Boulevard to 151st Street on southbound US-69.
The impacted road section is 3.72 miles long.
The report was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 1:28 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Reports of a crash on northbound I-40/US-71
A crash has been reported on I-40/US-71 between 155th Street and MO-150.
The event affects 490 feet.
The warning was issued Saturday at 3:13 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 3:27 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 460 feet.
The warning was released on Saturday at 11:32 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 1:16 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 from Longview Road to Red Bridge Road.
The event impacts 140 feet.
The warning was issued Saturday at 12:57 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 1:10 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-71 from The Paseo to 22nd Street.
The event impacts 420 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 8:10 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 12:11 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 North in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 North between East 151st Street / West 151st St and I-35 North.
The event impacts 600 feet.
The traffic alert was released Saturday at 3:57 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 4:39 p.m.
Warning in Olathe: Crash reported on eastbound I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 from Lone Elm Road to US-169/K-7/Exit 215.
The event affects 120 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 4:08 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 4:21 p.m.
This story was originally published July 27, 2024 at 12:13 AM.