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:

Monarch Highway closed in Overland Park

The road is closed from I-35 North / West 87th Street Parkway to I-35 South in Overland Park.

The warning was issued Friday at 8:18 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 9:23 p.m.

Lenexa: West 95th Street temporarily closed

There is a road closure at West 95th Street and I-35 South.

The event affects 880 feet.

The traffic alert was released Friday at 8:28 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 8:36 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

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 Friday at 5:04 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 5:14 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Eaton Street/Exit 235 to Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB).

The event affects 180 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Friday at 4:49 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 5:03 p.m.

Warning in Overland Park: Crash reported on eastbound I-35

There is a crash on I-35 between 95th Street/Exit 224 and West 87th Street/Exit 225.

The event affects 430 feet.

The incident was reported Friday at 4:22 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 4:33 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 between East Front Street and Levee Road/Exit 5.

The event affects 230 feet.

The report was issued Friday at 4:24 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 4:33 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 380 feet long.

The warning was issued at 2:17 p.m. on Friday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 2:29 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on westbound US-50 West in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on US-50 West from exit 83 to I-35 South.

The impacted road section is 600 feet long.

The incident report was issued Friday at 1:07 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 1:21 p.m.

A crash has been reported on northbound I-29/I-35

There has been a crash on I-29/I-35 between MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 and I-29 & I-35 Junction (North).

The event impacts 0.76 miles.

The warning was released on Friday at 12:39 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 12:51 p.m.

Interstate 70

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on US-71 between Truman Road and I-70/I-670.

The event affects 180 feet.

The incident was reported Friday at 11:37 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 11:53 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 11th Street/Exit 2 to I-670/I-70/Exit 2.

The event affects 170 feet.

The incident was reported Friday at 8:07 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 8:54 p.m.

Reports of a crash on northbound I-70

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 from I-670/I-70/Exit 2 to Admiral Boulevard/Exit 2.

The impacted road section is 760 feet long.

The report was issued Friday at 5:46 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 6:19 p.m.

Crash update: US-71

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound US-71 from 22nd Street to I-70/I-670.

The warning was released on Friday at 5:46 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 6:19 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from US-40/31st Street/Exit 7 to Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7.

The impacted road section is 390 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Friday at 5:55 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 6:07 p.m.

Crash update: US-71

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound US-71 between Truman Road and I-70/I-670.

The event affects 460 feet.

The incident was reported Friday at 5:46 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 6:02 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 MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 to I-70/Exit 63.

The impacted road section is 360 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Friday at 5:02 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 5:14 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 event affects 390 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Friday at 2:52 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday 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 I-435/Exit 8 and Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9.

The event affects 540 feet.

The warning was issued at 2:53 p.m. on Friday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 3:04 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 630 feet long.

The report was issued Friday at 2:52 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 3:04 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415 and 57th Street/Exit 417.

The event impacts 640 feet.

The traffic alert was released Friday at 11:33 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 1:15 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 MO-210/Exit 55 to Front Street/Exit 57.

The event impacts 280 feet.

The warning was released on Friday at 8:52 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 9:30 p.m.

Kansas City: Enterprise Drive temporarily closed

There is a road closure on Enterprise Drive between Blue Ridge Cutoff exit 8A and I-435 South.

The incident report was issued Friday at 8:34 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 8:42 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Randolph

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Parvin Road/Exit 54 and MO-210/Exit 55.

The event impacts 610 feet.

The report was issued Friday at 4:11 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 6:48 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

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 0.99 miles.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 7 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 5:55 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 610 feet.

The report was issued Friday at 5:23 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 5:37 p.m.

A crash has been reported on southbound I-435

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 between 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66 and Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67.

The event affects 120 feet.

The warning was released on Friday at 3:39 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday 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 MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66 to 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66.

The event affects 640 feet.

The warning was issued at 1:55 p.m. on Friday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 2:59 p.m.

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 Friday at 2:37 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 2:53 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from US-50/Exit 71 to 103rd Streetreet/104th Street.

The warning was issued at 12:54 p.m. on Friday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 1:38 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from US-50/Exit 71 to 103rd Streetreet/104th Street.

The event affects 370 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Friday at 1:11 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 1:27 p.m.

Interstate 470

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 between Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 and Raytown Road/Exit 4.

The event affects 470 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Friday at 9:39 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 9:48 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 between Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 and Raytown Road/Exit 4.

The impacted road section is 500 feet long.

The incident report was issued Friday at 1:36 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 1:50 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 from Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 to Raytown Road/Exit 4.

The impacted road section is 500 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Friday at 12:02 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 12:17 p.m.

Interstate 635

Current Incidents:

Fairbanks Avenue closed in Kansas City

The road is closed between Kansas Avenue / South 39th Street and I-635 North in Kansas City.

The event impacts 0.58 miles.

The traffic alert was released Friday at 12 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 9:36 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City

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

The event affects 570 feet.

The warning was issued at 5:13 p.m. on Friday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 7:54 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 from K-5/Exit 8 to Horizons Parkway/Exit 9.

The event affects 650 feet.

The warning was released on Friday at 1:28 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 2:06 p.m.

Interstate 670

Current Incidents:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Baltimore Avenue temporarily closed in Kansas City

There is a road closure on Baltimore Avenue from West 17th Street to I-670 East.

The impacted road section is 410 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Friday at 1:39 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 1:44 p.m.

Baltimore Avenue closed in Kansas City

The road is closed from I-670 East to West 17th Street in Kansas City.

The event affects 410 feet.

The warning was released on Friday at 12:59 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 1:03 p.m.

U.S. 24

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-24/Independence Avenue to Paseo Boulevard.

The event affects 300 feet.

The incident was reported Friday at 7:23 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 8 p.m.

Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on East 9th Street

A crash has been reported on East 9th Street between Admiral Boulevard exit 2H and US-24 East.

The impacted road section is 580 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Friday at 5:46 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 6:19 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. 69

Current Incidents:

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 impacts 650 feet.

The traffic alert was released Friday at 11:29 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 11:47 p.m.

I-435 closed in Overland Park

There is a road closure on I-435 between I-35/US-56/Exit 83 (2) and US-69/Exit 81.

The event impacts 1.90 miles.

The warning was issued Friday at 7 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 9:30 p.m.

US-69 closed in Overland Park

The road is closed between I-435 and College Boulevard in Overland Park.

The event impacts 0.62 miles.

The traffic alert was released Friday at 9:08 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 9:12 p.m.

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 affects 630 feet.

The traffic alert was released Friday at 8:38 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 8:54 p.m.

Crash report: I-35

There has been a crash on eastbound I-35 from US-69/Exit 225 to 75th Street/Exit 227.

The event affects 640 feet.

The warning was released on Friday at 7:36 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 8:48 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 from 95th Street to 87th Street.

The event affects 560 feet.

The warning was issued Friday at 5:24 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 5:37 p.m.

Reports of a crash on northbound I-35

A crash has been reported on I-35 between US-56/US-69/Exit 228 and I-635/Exit 231.

The impacted road section is 0.81 miles long.

The incident report was issued Friday at 3:18 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 3:34 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 between 119th Street and College Boulevard.

The incident was reported Friday at 2:58 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 3:34 p.m.

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed from 95th Street to I-435 on southbound US-69.

The event affects 0.61 miles.

The traffic alert was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 1:55 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-69/Exit 11 and I-435/US-69/Exit 12.

The event affects 590 feet.

The warning was released on Friday at 11:53 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 12:06 p.m.

U.S. 71

Current Incidents:

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 affects 140 feet.

The warning was released on Friday at 7:22 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 7:36 p.m.

A crash has been reported on northbound US-71 North

There is a crash on US-71 North from Bruce R. Watkins Drive to Admiral Boulevard exit 2H.

The event affects 600 feet.

The traffic alert was released Friday at 5:46 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 6:19 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 Longview Road to Red Bridge Road.

The event affects 630 feet.

The warning was issued Friday at 4:01 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 5:08 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on US-71 between 22nd Street and Truman Road.

The event affects 420 feet.

The report was issued Friday at 3:53 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 4:09 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Belton

There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between CR-Y and 155th Street.

The impacted road section is 220 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Friday at 3:12 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 3:52 p.m.

U.S. 169

Current Incidents:

Crash update: US-169

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound US-169 between 68th Street and Barry Road.

The traffic alert was reported Friday at 11:20 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 11:35 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 23, 2024 at 12:16 AM.