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:
Reports of a crash on northbound I-35
There has been a crash on I-35 between North Chouteau Trafficway/Exit 9 and Brighton Avenue/Exit 10.
The event affects 520 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 7:03 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 7:13 p.m.
Purple Heart Trail closed in Overland Park
The road is closed from exit 1A to I-35 South in Overland Park.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 6:53 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:07 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning: Crash on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-35 between I-29/US-71/Exit 8 and MO-1/Antioch Road/Exit 8.
The event affects 620 feet.
The warning was issued at 4:20 p.m. on Tuesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:31 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Gardner
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Gardner Road/Exit 207 to US-56/175th Street/Exit 210.
The event affects 610 feet.
The report was issued Tuesday at 4:01 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:13 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 event impacts 510 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 2:47 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:01 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between MO-1/Antioch Road/Exit 8 and North Chouteau Trafficway/Exit 9.
The impacted road section is 290 feet long.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 12:57 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:13 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
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 660 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 10:05 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 11:01 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 Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB) and I-70 (East)/US-40/US-71/Exit 2M-2North.
The event impacts 340 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 4:29 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:49 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Brooklyn Avenue/Exit 3 to Prospect Avenue/Exit 3.
The impacted road section is 580 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 3:03 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:13 p.m.
Lane closed in Kansas City
One lane is closed from I-70/US-40 to I-35 in Kansas City.
The impacted road section is 860 feet long.
The warning was released on Monday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 4:13 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on East 14th Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on East 14th Street from East 147th Street to I-70 East.
The impacted road section is 400 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 2:58 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:49 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7 and I-435/Exit 8.
The impacted road section is 400 feet long.
The warning was issued at 3:08 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:49 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on US-71 between 22nd Street and I-70/I-670.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 2:18 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 2:31 p.m.
A crash has been reported on northbound I-70
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 between I-670/I-70/Exit 2 and Admiral Boulevard/Exit 2.
The impacted road section is 760 feet long.
The report was issued Tuesday at 2:18 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:31 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 18th Street/Exit 4 to 23rd Street/Exit 4.
The event impacts 520 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 1:38 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:49 p.m.
East Truman Road temporarily closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure at East Truman Road and I-70 East.
The event impacts 270 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 1:29 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:37 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 between Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67 and 87th Street/Exit 69.
The impacted road section is 180 feet long.
The report was issued Tuesday at 9:57 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 10:19 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on Metcalf Avenue from exit 79 to I-435 East.
The report was issued Tuesday at 9:28 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 9:43 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on the U. S. Highway 71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on the U. S. Highway 71 from US-71 South to I-435 South.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 8:59 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:13 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 impacts 640 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 8:16 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:49 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between 12th Street/Exit 60 and MO-12/Truman Road/Exit 60.
The event impacts 620 feet.
The report was issued Tuesday at 5:38 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:01 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 370 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 7:46 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 8:01 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 impacts 0.58 miles.
The warning was issued Monday at 7 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:13 p.m.
Reports of a crash on southbound I-435
There is a crash on I-435 between Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65 and MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66.
The event affects 130 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 3:29 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:07 p.m.
Crash reported on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-435 from Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65 to 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66.
The impacted road section is 0.78 miles long.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 3:29 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:07 p.m.
I-435 closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65 and MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66 in Kansas City.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 4:54 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:01 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Incident on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is an incident on I-435 between Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65 and 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66.
The event impacts 1.06 miles.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 3:29 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:25 p.m.
Crash reported on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 between Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65 and 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66.
The event impacts 0.86 miles.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 3:29 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:07 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 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66 to Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67.
The event impacts 480 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 4:15 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 4:25 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65 and MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66.
The event impacts 450 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 3:50 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:01 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 550 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 2:46 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:55 p.m.
Interstate 470
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on Hickman Mills Drive in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Hickman Mills Drive between I-49 North and I-470 East.
The event impacts 470 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 4:40 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 4:49 p.m.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between Swartz Road/Exit 2 and K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3.
The event impacts 410 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 6:44 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:55 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Reports of a crash on northbound I-635
A crash has been reported on I-635 from Swartz Road/Exit 2 to K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3.
The event impacts 570 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 5:31 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:49 p.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on eastbound I-670 East
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-670 East between exit 3A and exit 3B.
The event affects 280 feet.
The warning was issued at 10:56 p.m. on Tuesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 11:13 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:
Lane on I-635 closed in Kansas City
One lane is closed from I-70/Exit 4 to US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5 on northbound I-635.
The traffic alert was reported Monday at 12 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 11:13 p.m.
Road closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between US-24/Washington Boulevard and Barnett Avenue in Kansas City.
The event affects 350 feet.
The warning was issued at 10:56 a.m. on Monday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 8:55 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 US-24/Independence Avenue and Paseo Boulevard.
The event impacts 520 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 4:20 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 4:31 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on East 9th Street
There has been a crash on East 9th Street between Admiral Boulevard exit 2H and US-24 East.
The impacted road section is 580 feet long.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 2:18 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 2:31 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59 to 12th Street/Exit 60.
The impacted road section is 620 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 2:15 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:25 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
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 650 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 7:29 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 7:43 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-69/Exit 225 to 75th Street/Exit 227.
The event impacts 580 feet.
The warning was issued at 6:36 p.m. on Tuesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:49 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
There has been a crash on US-69 from 167th Street to 135th Street.
The event impacts 0.96 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 6:23 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 6:37 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed from College Boulevard to 151st Street on southbound US-69.
The impacted road section is 3.06 miles long.
The warning was issued at 7 a.m. on Friday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:13 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 impacted road section is 490 feet long.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 3:56 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:07 p.m.
Warning: Crash on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 from 38th Street/Park Drive/Exit 419 to US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420.
The event impacts 610 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 3:34 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:49 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 affects 640 feet.
The report was issued Tuesday at 2:36 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:55 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 470 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 12:24 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:37 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 38th Street/Park Drive/Exit 419 and US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420.
The impacted road section is 340 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 12:10 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:25 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 CR-Y to 155th Street.
The impacted road section is 460 feet long.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 4:39 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:49 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 from Brush Creek Boulevard to 39th Street.
The event impacts 780 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 3:50 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:31 p.m.
Warning: Crash on northbound US-71 North in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on US-71 North between Bruce R. Watkins Drive and Admiral Boulevard exit 2H.
The event impacts 600 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 2:18 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:31 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 85th Street and 75th Street.
The impacted road section is 160 feet long.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 1:08 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:19 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 Bannister Road to Blue River Road/Hickman Mills Drive.
The event affects 410 feet.
The report was issued Tuesday at 12:24 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:13 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 between Brush Creek Boulevard and 39th Street.
The event impacts 540 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 12:51 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 1:07 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 from The Downtown Airport to MO-9.
The impacted road section is 0.86 miles long.
The warning was issued at 8:22 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:07 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 North in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 North between West Fifth Street / Broadway Boulevard and North Broadway Fwy North.
The event impacts 570 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 8:22 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:01 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound US-169
There is a crash on US-169 between I-29/US-71 (Kansas City) and 68th Street.
The event impacts 0.71 miles.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 12:16 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 12:31 p.m.
This story was originally published September 17, 2024 at 12:13 AM.