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:
Warning: Crash on eastbound I-35 in Merriam
A crash has been reported on I-35 between 75th Street/Exit 227 and 67th Street/Exit 228.
The event affects 560 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Sunday at 10:06 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 11:10 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on westbound US-50 West in Lenexa
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on US-50 West, between exit 83 and I-35 South.
The event affects 1.15 miles.
The warning was released on Sunday at 10:40 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 10:46 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-35 from East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 to I-435/Exit 222.
The event affects 1.39 miles.
The warning was issued Sunday at 10:37 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 10:46 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on southbound I-435 in Lenexa
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-435, from 95th Street/Exit 2 to I-35/US-56/Exit 83 (1).
The impacted road section is 1.78 miles long.
The warning was issued Sunday at 10:33 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 10:40 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on westbound I-35 in Merriam
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-35, from Johnson Drive/Exit 229 to 75th Street/Exit 227.
The event impacts 1.81 miles.
The incident was reported Sunday at 9:31 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 9:34 p.m.
Summit Street closed in Kansas City
The road is closed from I-35 South to West 25th Street in Kansas City.
The event impacts 420 feet.
The warning was issued at 12 a.m. on Sunday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 6:47 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
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 impacted road section is 120 feet long.
The warning was issued at 2:56 p.m. on Sunday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 3:35 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Crash reported on eastbound I-70 in Edwardsville
A crash has been reported on I-70 between 110th Street/Exit 410 and I-435/Exit 411.
The event affects 430 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Sunday at 9:21 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 10:58 p.m.
Crash update: I-70
There is a crash on eastbound I-70 from 110th Street/Exit 410 to I-435/Exit 411.
The event impacts 0.75 miles.
The traffic alert was released Sunday at 9:21 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 9:34 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on eastbound I-70 in Edwardsville
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-70 from K-7/Exit 224 to I-435/Exit 411.
The event impacts 0.66 miles.
The incident was reported Sunday at 9:26 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 9:28 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on westbound I-70 in Tonganoxie
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-70 between K-7/Exit 224 and Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza.
The impacted road section is 2.08 miles long.
The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 9:06 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 9:23 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on eastbound I-70 in Bonner Springs
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-70, between Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza and K-7/Exit 224.
The event impacts 1.03 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 9:04 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 9:23 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 140 feet long.
The warning was issued Sunday at 5:06 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 6:59 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 between I-70 (West) and Central Avenue/Exit 1A.
The event impacts 470 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 5:21 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 5:35 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on westbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Benton Boulevard/Exit 4 to Prospect Avenue/Exit 3.
The event affects 440 feet.
The traffic alert was released Sunday at 3:16 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 3:29 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 78th Street/Exit 414 to Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415.
The impacted road section is 520 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Sunday at 3:10 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 3:23 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 from 87th Street/Exit 69 to Bannister Road/Exit 70.
The event affects 570 feet.
The warning was issued at 10:16 p.m. on Sunday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 11:04 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on eastbound US-50 East in Lenexa
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on US-50 East between exit 222A and I-435 East.
The event affects 0.87 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Sunday at 10:39 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 10:46 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on southbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from I-435 to Main Street on I-40/US-71.
The event affects 2.79 miles.
The warning was released on Sunday at 10:08 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 10:16 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 incident was reported Monday at 7 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 10:04 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on southbound I-435 in Shawnee
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-435 between Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6 and 87th Street/Exit 3.
The impacted road section is 1.57 miles long.
The warning was issued Sunday at 9:20 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 9:52 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound I-435 in Shawnee
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-435, from 87th Street/Exit 3 to Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6.
The impacted road section is 0.85 miles long.
The warning was issued Sunday at 9:20 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 9:23 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on East 41st Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on East 41st Street between Raytown Road and I-435 South.
The warning was issued Sunday at 7:21 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 7:35 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on Strupwood Court in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Strupwood Court between exit 67 and I-435 South.
The incident was reported Sunday at 5:43 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 5:53 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66 to Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67.
The event affects 470 feet.
The report was issued Sunday at 1:47 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 2:36 p.m.
Interstate 470
Current Incidents:
Reports of a crash on eastbound I-470
There is a crash on I-470 between Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 and Raytown Road/Exit 4.
The event impacts 350 feet.
The incident was reported Sunday at 11:31 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 11:47 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-40/US-71
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-40/US-71 from I-470/US-50 to I-435.
The event impacts 110 feet.
The traffic alert was released Sunday at 11:06 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 11:28 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on westbound I-470 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-470, between Raytown Road/Exit 4 and Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1.
The impacted road section is 1.49 miles long.
The traffic alert was released Sunday at 9:58 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 10:04 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:
Reports of a crash on northbound I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 from US-24/Independence Avenue to Paseo Boulevard.
The event impacts 270 feet.
The warning was issued at 8:51 p.m. on Sunday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 11:34 p.m.
A crash has been reported on northbound I-29/I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-29/I-35 from US-24/Independence Avenue/Paseo Boulevard to East Front Street.
The traffic alert was released Sunday at 8:51 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 10:34 p.m.
Warning: Crash on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 between US-24/Independence Avenue and Paseo Boulevard.
The traffic alert was reported Sunday at 8:51 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 10:34 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 Front Street/Exit 57 to US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59.
The event affects 580 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Sunday at 3:09 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 3:41 p.m.
Crash update: I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-35 between US-24/Independence Avenue and Paseo Boulevard.
The event impacts 100 feet.
The traffic alert was released Sunday at 2:30 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 2:42 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on US-69 between 119th Street and College Boulevard.
The event impacts 0.53 miles.
The warning was issued at 10:37 p.m. on Sunday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 11:10 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on southbound US-69 in Overland Park
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between Blue Valley Parkway and 151st Street on US-69.
The impacted road section is 2.17 miles long.
The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 10:51 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 11:04 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on southbound US-69 in Overland Park
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on US-69, between 103rd Street and Blue Valley Parkway.
The event impacts 1.89 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 10:38 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 11:04 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between Blue Valley Parkway and College Boulevard on US-69.
The impacted road section is 0.92 miles long.
The incident report was issued Sunday at 9:42 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 10:10 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on southbound US-69 in Overland Park
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between I-435 and Blue Valley Parkway on US-69.
The event affects 1.59 miles.
The incident report was issued Sunday at 9:50 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 10:10 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on US-69 from Blue Valley Parkway to 95th Street.
The event affects 3.13 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 9:42 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 10:04 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on eastbound I-435 in Overland Park
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-435, from US-69/Exit 81 to Nall Avenue/Exit 77.
The event impacts 1.94 miles.
The warning was issued at 10 p.m. on Sunday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 10:04 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on Muncie Boulevard in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from US-69 North to South 18th Street / Pacific Avenue on Muncie Boulevard.
The warning was issued Sunday at 9:44 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 9:46 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on southbound US-69 in Overland Park
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on US-69 from 95th Street to I-435.
The event impacts 0.94 miles.
The incident report was issued Sunday at 9:45 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 9:46 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 between NW Briarcliff Parkway and US-69/Vivion Road.
The impacted road section is 650 feet long.
The incident was reported Sunday at 7:28 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 7:41 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
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 490 feet long.
The incident report was issued Sunday at 3:41 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 4:23 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between College Boulevard and 151st Street on southbound US-69.
The impacted road section is 4.36 miles long.
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 2:59 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on southbound I-40/US-71 in Belton
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between MO-58 and North Cass Parkway on I-40/US-71.
The impacted road section is 1.13 miles long.
The warning was released on Sunday at 11:19 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 11:28 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on southbound I-40/US-71 in Belton
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-40/US-71 from 155th Street to MO-58.
The event impacts 1.67 miles.
The warning was issued at 11:12 p.m. on Sunday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 11:16 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between Harry South Truman Drive and Blue Ridge Boulevard on I-40/US-71.
The event impacts 0.72 miles.
The warning was released on Sunday at 10:58 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 11:04 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between 140th Street and Main Street.
The event affects 570 feet.
The incident report was issued Sunday at 7:42 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 7:59 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between 140th Street and Main Street.
The event impacts 570 feet.
The report was issued Sunday at 7:42 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 7:53 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview
There has been a crash on I-40/US-71 from 140th Street to Harry South Truman Drive.
The event impacts 0.76 miles.
The warning was issued Sunday at 6:28 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 6:41 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 August 11, 2024 at 12:14 AM.