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 affects 190 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 8:38 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:28 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Gardner
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-56/175th Street/Exit 210 and Lone Elm Road.
The impacted road section is 630 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 8:09 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:28 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 affects 470 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 7:12 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 7:22 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 traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 3:32 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:16 p.m.
Warning: Crash on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 between I-35/US-56/Exit 83 (1) and K-10/Exit 1.
The event impacts 0.74 miles.
The report was issued Wednesday at 4:32 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 5:10 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 impacts 560 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 2:01 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:46 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Johnson Drive/Exit 229 and Antioch Road/Exit 230.
The event affects 550 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 3:47 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:28 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound I-29/I-35 in North Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-29/I-35 between Levee Road/Exit 5 and MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6.
The event impacts 0.74 miles.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 4:10 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:22 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Kessler Lane in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on Kessler Lane from exit 229 to I-35 South.
The impacted road section is 290 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 12:16 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:10 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Johnson Drive in Merriam
There is a broken down vehicle on Johnson Drive from Johnson Drive / Ikea Way to I-35 North.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 1:07 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:22 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 MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 to Parvin Road/Exit 8.
The event affects 570 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 12:13 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 12:28 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 from K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3 to I-70/Exit 4.
The event impacts 310 feet.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 8:51 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 11:34 p.m.
Crash update: I-70
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-70 from Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 to Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.
The impacted road section is 0.75 miles long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 6:31 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 6:46 p.m.
Warning: Crash on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-70 between I-435/Exit 8 and Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9.
The event affects 540 feet.
The warning was issued at 5:48 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:04 p.m.
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 Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 and Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.
The event impacts 390 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 2:53 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:34 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Independence
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from US-40/Exit 11 to Noland Road/Exit 12.
The event impacts 480 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 3:16 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:34 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between US-40/31st Street/Exit 7 and Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7.
The event impacts 300 feet.
The warning was issued at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:40 p.m.
Kansas City: Winchester Avenue closed
There is a road closure on Winchester Avenue between Manchester Trafficway and I-70 West.
The event impacts 690 feet.
The warning was issued at 8:44 a.m. on Wednesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:28 p.m.
Kansas City: Woodland Avenue closed
The road is closed from I-70 East to East 18th Street in Kansas City.
The event impacts 350 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 12:05 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:10 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on southbound I-435 in Parkville
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between MO-152/Exit 24 and K-5/Exit 18 on I-435.
The impacted road section is 1.05 miles long.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 10:52 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:58 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 160 feet long.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 8:03 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:58 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound I-435/I-29 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between Mexico City Avenue/Exit 15 and I-435 (Kansas City) (West)/I-29 on I-435/I-29.
The event impacts 0.81 miles.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 10:50 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:52 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 event impacts 240 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 9:37 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:52 p.m.
Lane on I-435 closed in Shawnee
One lane is closed between Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6 and 87th Street/Exit 3 on southbound I-435.
The event affects 0.49 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Monday at 7 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 6:28 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 590 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 5:35 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:46 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 320 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 3:54 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:04 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66 to 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66.
The impacted road section is 640 feet long.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 3:17 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:58 p.m.
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 610 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 3:15 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 3:52 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from 87th Street/Exit 69 to Bannister Road/Exit 70.
The event impacts 430 feet.
The warning was issued at 1:59 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:34 p.m.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3 to Parallel Parkway/Exit 6 on I-635.
The event impacts 1.34 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 10:59 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:04 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 I-635/Exit 3 and 56th Street/Roanridge Road/Exit 4.
The event impacts 580 feet.
The report was issued Wednesday at 2:43 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 4:04 p.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 from Broadway Boulevard/Central Street/Exit 2R-2South to Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB).
The impacted road section is 180 feet long.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 6:22 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:34 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. 24
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash reported on northbound I-29/I-35 in Kansas City
There is a crash on I-29/I-35 from US-24/Independence Avenue/Paseo Boulevard to East Front Street.
The impacted road section is 620 feet long.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 5:21 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:40 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Front Street/Exit 57 to US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59.
The event affects 170 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 1:48 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 4:04 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Front Street/Exit 57 to US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 1:48 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:52 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 event impacts 100 feet.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 3:31 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:46 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Warning: Crash on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
There is a crash on US-69 between Blue Valley Parkway and 119th Street.
The impacted road section is 290 feet long.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 11:33 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:52 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound US-69 in Stilwell
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on US-69 between 167th Street and 151st Street.
The event impacts 1.23 miles.
The warning was issued at 11:31 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:34 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on southbound I-35 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-35, between US-69/Exit 13 and US-69/Exit 11.
The impacted road section is 1.20 miles long.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 11:12 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:16 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from US-69/Exit 52 to 48th Street/Exit 54.
The impacted road section is 450 feet long.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 9:42 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:22 p.m.
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 from I-670/I-70 to US-169/US-69/7th Street/Exit 422.
The event impacts 650 feet.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 4:18 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:34 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-69/Exit 225 to 75th Street/Exit 227.
The event impacts 640 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 12:19 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 12:40 p.m.
US-69 North closed in Overland Park until Oct. 28
The road US-69 North is closed at US-69 North and US-69 North in Overland Park.
The event affects 0.53 miles.
The report was issued Friday at 7:10 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:10 p.m.
U.S. 71
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-40/US-71 in Belton
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from North Cass Parkway to MO-58.
The event affects 610 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 3 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:22 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from The Downtown Airport to MO-9 on US-169.
The event impacts 1.95 miles.
The warning was issued at 11:02 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:22 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 between The Downtown Airport and MO-9.
The impacted road section is 0.86 miles long.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 5:02 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:58 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 July 31, 2024 at 12:06 AM.