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:
A crash has been reported on Wyandotte Street
There is a crash on Wyandotte Street between exit 2T and I-35 South.
The incident report was issued Saturday at 11:14 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 11:27 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29/I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-29/I-35 from East Front Street to Levee Road/Exit 5.
The impacted road section is 560 feet long.
The report was issued Saturday at 7:27 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 7:40 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 event impacts 410 feet.
The warning was released on Saturday at 2:40 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 3:16 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Mission
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Antioch Road/Exit 230 to I-635/Exit 231.
The impacted road section is 400 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Saturday at 12:56 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 1:05 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Lane on I-635 closed in Kansas City
One lane is closed between Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2 and I-70/Exit 4 on northbound I-635.
The event affects 1.44 miles.
The traffic alert was released Monday at 12 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 11:27 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2 to I-70/Exit 4 on I-635.
The event affects 1.72 miles.
The warning was issued at 9:55 p.m. on Saturday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 10:02 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on southbound I-435
A crash has been reported on I-435 from I-70/Exit 63 to Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.
The event impacts 0.73 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 6:37 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 8:21 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 event impacts 80 feet.
The warning was issued at 5:48 p.m. on Saturday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 7:28 p.m.
Lane on I-635 closed in Kansas City
One lane is closed from I-70/Exit 4 to K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3 on southbound I-635.
The warning was issued Monday at 12 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 7:04 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on Palmer Terrace in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Palmer Terrace from I-70 exit 63 to I-70 West.
The event affects 550 feet.
The warning was issued at 5:09 p.m. on Saturday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 5:46 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 impacted road section is 600 feet long.
The warning was issued Saturday at 5:15 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 5:34 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 110th Street/Exit 410 to I-435/Exit 411.
The impacted road section is 500 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Saturday at 12:06 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 12:18 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 Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67 to 87th Street/Exit 69.
The impacted road section is 630 feet long.
The report was issued Saturday at 10:41 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 11:21 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on southbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-40/US-71, from I-435 to Harry South Truman Drive.
The event affects 1.82 miles.
The incident report was issued Saturday at 9:46 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 9:57 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on eastbound I-435 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-435, between Holmes Road/Exit 74 and US-50/Exit 71.
The event impacts 0.96 miles.
The traffic alert was released Saturday at 9:35 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 9:45 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between US-50/Exit 71 and State Line Road/Exit 75/MO--KS State Border on I-435.
The event impacts 3.35 miles.
The incident report was issued Saturday at 9:30 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 9:39 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Bannister Road/Exit 70 to US-71/Exit 71.
The event impacts 130 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 8:39 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 8:51 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 0.63 miles.
The warning was issued Monday at 7 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 8:26 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 Raytown Road/Exit 63 to Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.
The event impacts 340 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 5:19 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 5:52 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Raytown Road/Exit 63 and Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.
The impacted road section is 580 feet long.
The warning was released on Saturday at 5:24 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 5:34 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 impacts 480 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 2:47 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 3:22 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Hillcrest Road in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Hillcrest Road between East 87th Street and I-435 North.
The event impacts 980 feet.
The warning was released on Saturday at 2:57 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 3:10 p.m.
Northeast 48th Street temporarily closed in Kansas City
The road is closed from I-435 North to North Sycamore Drive in Kansas City.
The impacted road section is 0.48 miles long.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 12:10 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 2:23 p.m.
North Sycamore Drive closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure at North Sycamore Drive and I-435 North.
The event affects 0.48 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 11:14 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 2:17 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between 95th Street/Exit 2 and 87th Street/Exit 3.
The impacted road section is 510 feet long.
The warning was issued at 10:23 a.m. on Saturday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 12:59 p.m.
Interstate 470
Current Incidents:
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on westbound I-470 in Lee's Summit
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-470, between Douglas Street/Exit 9 and Raytown Road/Exit 4.
The impacted road section is 3.38 miles long.
The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 9:43 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 10:02 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-40/US-71, between I-470/US-50 and Bannister Road.
The impacted road section is 1.21 miles long.
The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 9:41 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 9:45 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 from Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 to Raytown Road/Exit 4.
The event affects 530 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 4:44 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 5:52 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 event impacts 530 feet.
The warning was issued Saturday at 4:44 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 5:28 p.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash report: West 12th Street
There has been a crash on West 12th Street between Genesee Street exit 1B and I-670 East.
The event affects 630 feet.
The incident was reported Saturday at 12:33 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 12:47 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on eastbound I-670
There is a crash on I-670 from Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB) to Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB).
The event affects 0.72 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 12:03 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 12:12 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
Crash update: I-35
A crash has been reported on northbound I-35 from US-24/Independence Avenue to Paseo Boulevard.
The event impacts 90 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 10:31 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 11:33 p.m.
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 affects 250 feet.
The warning was released on Saturday at 11:24 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 11:33 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a crash on I-35 from US-24/Independence Avenue to Paseo Boulevard.
The report was issued Saturday at 10:31 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 10:50 p.m.
Crash update: I-29/I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-29/I-35 from US-24/Independence Avenue/Paseo Boulevard to East Front Street.
The traffic alert was released Saturday at 10:31 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 10:50 p.m.
Reports of a crash on northbound I-35
There is a crash on I-35 between US-24/Independence Avenue and Paseo Boulevard.
The event affects 0.50 miles.
The warning was issued Saturday at 10:31 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 10:44 p.m.
Crash report: I-29/I-35
A crash has been reported on northbound I-29/I-35 between US-24/Independence Avenue/Paseo Boulevard and East Front Street.
The warning was issued Saturday at 10:31 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 10:44 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:
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between 119th Street and 95th Street on US-69.
The event impacts 1.63 miles.
The traffic alert was released Saturday at 9:21 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 9:33 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between 151st Street and Blue Valley Parkway on US-69.
The event impacts 1.22 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 9:21 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 9:27 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between Blue Valley Parkway and 119th Street on US-69.
The event impacts 1.00 miles.
The warning was issued Saturday at 9:21 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 9:27 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between Blue Valley Parkway and 151st Street on southbound US-69.
The event impacts 1.70 miles.
The warning was released on Friday at 7 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 8:26 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
A crash has been reported on northbound I-35
There is a crash on I-35 between US-69/Exit 11 and I-435/US-69/Exit 12.
The impacted road section is 640 feet long.
The incident report was issued Saturday at 12:58 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 1:59 p.m.
Crash reported on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-70 from US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420 to U P RR Service Road/Exit 421.
The impacted road section is 100 feet long.
The incident was reported Saturday at 11:46 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 12 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
Warning: Crash on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-40/US-71 from Longview Road to Red Bridge Road.
The event impacts 420 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 10:15 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 11:10 p.m.
Warning: Crash on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-40/US-71 from Longview Road to Red Bridge Road.
The impacted road section is 130 feet long.
The incident was reported Saturday at 10:15 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 10:27 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on southbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between Main Street and 155th Street on I-40/US-71.
The impacted road section is 2.06 miles long.
The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 9:45 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 9:57 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound 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 between MO-58 and 155th Street.
The impacted road section is 1.74 miles long.
The warning was released on Saturday at 9:46 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 9:51 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from 155th Street to Blue Ridge Boulevard on I-40/US-71.
The event affects 3.61 miles.
The warning was issued at 9:42 p.m. on Saturday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 9:51 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. 169
Current Incidents:
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning 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 119th Street/Exit 220 on I-35.
The event affects 1.89 miles.
The incident was reported Saturday at 9:09 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 9:15 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash update: I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-35 from Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233 to US-169/Exit 234.
The event affects 320 feet.
The warning was issued Saturday at 11:55 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 12:06 p.m.
This story was originally published September 21, 2024 at 12:11 AM.