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:
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on westbound I-35 in Olathe
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between I-435/Exit 222 and Old K-56/Exit 217 on I-35.
The event affects 2.86 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 4:28 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:56 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from 95th Street/Exit 224 to I-635/Exit 231 on I-35.
The impacted road section is 5.01 miles long.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 3:24 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:20 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on westbound US-50 West in Lenexa
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between exit 83 and I-35 South on US-50 West.
The event impacts 1.15 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 4:47 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:56 p.m.
Warning: Crash on northbound I-35 in Mission
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 from Antioch Road/Exit 230 to I-635/Exit 231.
The impacted road section is 220 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 5:26 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:44 p.m.
West 25 Street closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on West 25 Street from West 25th Street to I-35 South.
The event impacts 420 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 4:52 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:56 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 traffic alert was released Tuesday at 3:24 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 4:02 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Southwest Boulevard/Pennway Street/Exit 1C (NB) and 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB).
The event impacts 240 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 2:01 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:14 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from I-435/Exit 222 to 95th Street/Exit 224.
The impacted road section is 400 feet long.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 1:46 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 2:02 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on South Strang Line Road in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on South Strang Line Road between West 119th Street and I-35 North.
The event affects 480 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 1:17 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 1:32 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from I-635/Exit 418 to 38th Street/Park Drive/Exit 419.
The event impacts 630 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 6:40 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:50 p.m.
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 410 feet long.
The warning was issued at 4:09 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 6:20 p.m.
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 event affects 620 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 3:20 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:02 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 57th Street/Exit 417 and I-635/Exit 418.
The impacted road section is 580 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 4:57 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:44 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 impacted road section is 470 feet long.
The warning was issued at 5:06 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:20 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7 to I-435/Exit 8.
The event impacts 80 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 3:38 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:50 p.m.
East Truman Road temporarily closed in Kansas City
The road is closed at East Truman Road and I-70 East in Kansas City.
The event affects 310 feet.
The warning was issued Friday at 3:53 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 3:26 p.m.
Warning: Crash on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-435 from MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 to I-70/Exit 63.
The event affects 550 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 3:14 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 3:26 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 event affects 210 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 2:56 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:14 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Admiral Boulevard in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Admiral Boulevard between Admiral Boulevard and I-70 East.
The impacted road section is 360 feet long.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 2:37 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 2:50 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 57th Street/Exit 417 and I-635/Exit 418.
The event impacts 390 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 9:38 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:50 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on westbound I-70 in Bonner Springs
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 110th Street/Exit 410 and K-7/Exit 224.
The event impacts 640 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 12:32 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:44 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
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 impacted road section is 0.89 miles long.
The warning was issued at 7 a.m. on Monday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 11:44 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between MO-210/Exit 55 and Front Street/Exit 57.
The impacted road section is 550 feet long.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 10:45 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 11:44 p.m.
Enterprise Drive closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between Blue Ridge Cutoff exit 8A and I-435 South in Kansas City.
The report was issued Tuesday at 9:46 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 10:02 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Bannister Road/Exit 70 and US-71/Exit 71.
The event impacts 640 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 5:53 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 9:44 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Manchester Avenue in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Manchester Avenue from Blue Parkway to I-435 North.
The event affects 0.47 miles.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 8:45 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:32 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 impacts 160 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 8:09 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:20 p.m.
Reports of a crash on northbound I-435
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 from 87th Street/Exit 3 to Midland Drive/Exit 5.
The event affects 340 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 6:35 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 8:14 p.m.
Crash reported on eastbound I-435 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-435 between Skyview Avenue/Exit 37 and Cookingham Drive/Exit 40.
The impacted road section is 560 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 6:55 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 7:56 p.m.
Warning: Crash on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-435 from MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66 to 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66.
The event affects 640 feet.
The report was issued Tuesday at 6:40 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:50 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on southbound I-435
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 from MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66 to 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66.
The event affects 640 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 6:40 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 7:02 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from 95th Street/Exit 2 to 87th Street/Exit 3.
The event affects 310 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 6:37 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:50 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on westbound K-10 in Lenexa
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on K-10 from I-435 to South Woodland Street.
The impacted road section is 2.15 miles long.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 5:46 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:20 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on eastbound I-435 in Overland Park
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-435, from Nall Avenue/Exit 77 to State Line Road/Exit 75/MO--KS State Border.
The event affects 1.19 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 5:01 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 6:08 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Roe Avenue/Exit 77 and State Line Road/Exit 75/MO--KS State Border.
The event affects 250 feet.
The warning was issued at 5:06 p.m. on Tuesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:50 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from 87th Street/Exit 3 to Midland Drive/Exit 5.
The impacted road section is 640 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 5:17 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:32 p.m.
Reports of a crash on northbound I-435
A crash has been reported on I-435 between 87th Street/Exit 3 and Midland Drive/Exit 5.
The impacted road section is 0.73 miles long.
The warning was issued at 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:14 p.m.
A crash has been reported on northbound I-435
There has been a crash on I-435 between 87th Street/Exit 3 and Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6.
The event impacts 0.78 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 3:50 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:08 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Northeast Parvin Road in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Northeast Parvin Road from North Randolph Road to I-435 South.
The impacted road section is 910 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 12 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 12:14 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 impacts 190 feet.
The warning was issued at 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:08 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 from Raytown Road/Exit 4 to View High Drive/Exit 5.
The event impacts 370 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 6:52 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:32 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.
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 impacted road section is 0.58 miles long.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 12 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 10:08 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 between Shawnee Drive/Exit 1 and Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2.
The impacted road section is 500 feet long.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 5:26 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:44 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 from Shawnee Drive/Exit 1 to Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2.
The impacted road section is 520 feet long.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 3:02 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:44 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 between Broadway Boulevard/Central Street/Exit 2R-2South and Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB).
The event affects 860 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 3:46 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 7:02 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between Broadway Boulevard/Central Street/Exit 2R-2South and Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB).
The event impacts 130 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 3:46 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 6:44 p.m.
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 event affects 190 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 3:46 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:32 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Central Street closed in Kansas City
The road is closed from I-670 West to West 11th Street in Kansas City.
The event impacts 320 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 12:22 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:26 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
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 impacted road section is 190 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 8:32 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:44 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed from 151st Street to 119th Street on northbound US-69.
The event impacts 4.74 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 7 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:38 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning 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 Blue Valley Parkway and College Boulevard.
The event affects 0.78 miles.
The report was issued Tuesday at 6:22 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:26 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 from 24th Street/Exit 232 to US-69/18th Street Expressway.
The event affects 600 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 5:12 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:26 p.m.
US-69 North closed in Overland Park
There is a road closure at US-69 North and US-69 North.
The impacted road section is 0.53 miles long.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 7:05 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:02 p.m.
Grant Street closed in Overland Park
There is a road closure on Grant Street between West 119th Street and US-69 South.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 4:03 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:08 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-56/US-69/Exit 228 to Johnson Drive/Exit 229.
The event impacts 250 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 2:15 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:32 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on southbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from Blue River Road/Hickman Mills Drive to Bannister Road on I-40/US-71.
The impacted road section is 0.85 miles long.
The report was issued Tuesday at 6:41 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:44 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on southbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from 140th Street to 155th Street on I-40/US-71.
The event impacts 0.78 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 5:20 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:38 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-40/US-71 between Bannister Road and 75th Street.
The event impacts 0.91 miles.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 5:57 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:14 p.m.
Crash update: I-40/US-71
A crash has been reported on northbound I-40/US-71 from Bannister Road to 85th Street.
The impacted road section is 0.87 miles long.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 5:57 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 6:08 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 Hickman Mills Drive to Longview Road.
The impacted road section is 650 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 5:41 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:56 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from 140th Street to Main Street.
The event affects 270 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 4:54 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:08 p.m.
A crash has been reported on northbound I-40/US-71
A crash has been reported on I-40/US-71 between MO-150 and 140th Street.
The impacted road section is 450 feet long.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 1:20 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:26 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 470 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 2:18 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:56 p.m.
Crash update: I-40/US-71
A crash has been reported on northbound I-40/US-71 between MO-150 and Main Street.
The event impacts 0.76 miles.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 1:20 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:20 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 affects 470 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 1:24 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:08 p.m.
Warning in Belton: Crash reported on northbound I-40/US-71
A crash has been reported on I-40/US-71 from North Cass Parkway to MO-58.
The event affects 650 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:08 p.m.
I-40/US-71 temporarily closed in Raymore
The road is closed between North Cass Parkway and MO-58 in Raymore.
The event impacts 1.93 miles.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 1:35 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:50 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 affects 470 feet.
The warning was issued at 1:24 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 1:44 p.m.
Incident on northbound I-40/US-71 in Raymore
There is an incident on I-40/US-71 from North Cass Parkway to MO-58.
The event impacts 1.09 miles.
The report was issued Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:38 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from 140th Street to Main Street.
The event affects 620 feet.
The warning was issued at 11:49 a.m. on Tuesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:14 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
Warning: Crash on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
A crash has been reported on I-35 between US-169/K-7/Exit 215 and Old K-56/Exit 217.
The impacted road section is 160 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 7:17 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:14 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on US-169 between Englewood Road and 68th Street.
The impacted road section is 780 feet long.
The warning was issued at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:26 p.m.
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-35
There has been a crash on I-35 from Lone Elm Road to US-169/K-7/Exit 215.
The impacted road section is 570 feet long.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 7:11 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:26 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from US-169/K-7/Exit 215 to East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 on I-35.
The event impacts 1.47 miles.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 6:28 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:56 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 27, 2024 at 12:09 AM.