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:
West 67th Street temporarily closed in Shawnee
There is a road closure on West 67th Street between exit 228A and I-35 South.
The event impacts 910 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 9:48 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:53 p.m.
West 25 Street closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between Southwest Boulevard and I-35 South in Kansas City.
The impacted road section is 220 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 11:16 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 9:41 p.m.
Kansas City: West 25 Street closed
The road is closed from I-35 South to Southwest Boulevard in Kansas City.
The impacted road section is 330 feet long.
The report was issued Tuesday at 1:16 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:22 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Southwest Boulevard/Pennway Street/Exit 1C (NB) to 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB).
The impacted road section is 630 feet long.
The report was issued Tuesday at 6:46 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:58 p.m.
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 220 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 6:03 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:40 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 119th Street/Exit 220 to I-435/Exit 222.
The event impacts 630 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 5:02 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:10 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 impacted road section is 570 feet long.
The warning was issued at 5:01 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:10 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Antioch Road/Exit 230 to I-635/Exit 231.
The event impacts 350 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 2:48 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 3:04 p.m.
Kansas City: Summit Street closed
There is a road closure on Summit Street between I-35 South and Southwest Boulevard.
The warning was issued at 12:16 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 12:48 p.m.
Summit Street closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on Summit Street from Southwest Boulevard to I-35 South.
The event affects 340 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 12:46 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:48 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 to 119th Street/Exit 220.
The event affects 580 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 8:31 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:18 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 impacts 200 feet.
The warning was issued at 11:46 a.m. on Tuesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 12 p.m.
Interstate 49
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on U.S. 50 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on U.S. 50 between exit 1 and I-49 South.
The event affects 520 feet.
The warning was issued at 2:38 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:16 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Lane on I-635 closed in Kansas City
One lane is closed from K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3 to I-70/Exit 4 on northbound I-635.
The impacted road section is 0.70 miles long.
The incident was reported Monday at 12 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 11:29 p.m.
Crash reported on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 from Jackson Avenue/Exit 5 to Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6.
The event affects 180 feet.
The warning was issued at 9:33 p.m. on Tuesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:47 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 to Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.
The event affects 460 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 8:25 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 9:04 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Brooklyn Avenue/Exit 3 and Prospect Avenue/Exit 3.
The impacted road section is 440 feet long.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 6:57 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:34 p.m.
Kansas City: East Truman Road closed
There is a road closure at I-70 East and East Truman Road.
The impacted road section is 340 feet long.
The report was issued Friday at 9:47 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:40 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There has been a crash on I-635 from K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3 to I-70/Exit 4.
The event impacts 480 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 5:14 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 6:10 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
A crash has been reported on northbound I-635
A crash has been reported on I-635 between K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3 and I-70/Exit 4.
The impacted road section is 0.79 miles long.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 5:14 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:28 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from The Paseo/Exit 3 to Brooklyn Avenue/Exit 3.
The impacted road section is 650 feet long.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 1:04 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:47 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 190 feet.
The warning was issued at 10:08 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 10:23 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 impacted road section is 660 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 9:44 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:59 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 affects 240 feet.
The warning was issued at 8:34 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 9:35 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 report was issued Monday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 9:28 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Lackman Road/Exit 1 to K-10/Exit 1.
The event impacts 180 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 8:35 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:52 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-210/Exit 55 to Front Street/Exit 57.
The impacted road section is 610 feet long.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 5:32 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:46 p.m.
Interstate 470
Current Incidents:
Crash reported on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City
There has been a crash on I-470 between Raytown Road/Exit 4 and View High Drive/Exit 5.
The event impacts 480 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 5:44 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:40 p.m.
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 affects 370 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 5:32 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:10 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash reported on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City
There has been a crash on I-470 between Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 and View High Drive/Exit 5.
The event impacts 0.82 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 5:44 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:58 p.m.
Crash update: I-470
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-470 between I-435/US-71/Exit 1 and Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1.
The impacted road section is 340 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 3:45 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 3:58 p.m.
Crash reported on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-470 between Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 and Raytown Road/Exit 4.
The event affects 0.72 miles.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 2:36 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:40 p.m.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
Kansas City: Fairbanks Avenue closed
The road is closed between Kansas Avenue / South 39th Street and I-635 North in Kansas City.
The event affects 0.58 miles.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 7 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:28 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between Genesee Street/Wyoming St/Exit 1B (EB) and Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB).
The event affects 160 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 8:51 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:41 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Jarboe Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Jarboe Street between West 17th Street and I-670 East.
The event affects 30 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 9:28 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:41 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:
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 480 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 6:10 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:22 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 650 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 5:54 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:04 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. 69
Current Incidents:
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed from College Boulevard to 151st Street on southbound US-69.
The event affects 4.40 miles.
The incident report was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 11:29 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 from College Boulevard to I-435.
The impacted road section is 670 feet long.
The warning was issued at 7:56 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 9:04 p.m.
Overland Park: Grant Street closed
The road is closed between West 119th Street and US-69 South in Overland Park.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 8:04 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 8:10 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 impacts 0.63 miles.
The warning was released on Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 7:28 p.m.
Crash report: I-635
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-635 from I-35/US-69/Metcalf Avenue to Merriam Drive/Exit 1.
The impacted road section is 570 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 6:01 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 6:10 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning in Merriam: Crash reported on northbound I-35
There is a crash on I-35 from 67th Street/Exit 228 to US-56/US-69/Exit 228.
The event impacts 460 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 4:10 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:22 p.m.
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-70
A crash has been reported on I-70 between US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420 and U P RR Service Road/Exit 421.
The impacted road section is 460 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 4:07 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:16 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
Warning: Crash on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-40/US-71 from Longview Road to Red Bridge Road.
The event affects 70 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 11:21 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 11:35 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 impacted road section is 470 feet long.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 6:18 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:04 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning: Crash on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
There is a crash on US-71 between 22nd Street and Truman Road.
The impacted road section is 320 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 4:56 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:04 p.m.
This story was originally published September 3, 2024 at 12:38 AM.