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:
Kansas City: West 17 Street closed
There is a road closure on West 17 Street from Beardsley Road to I-35 South.
The impacted road section is 180 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 8:27 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 11:33 p.m.
West 17 Street closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on West 17 Street between I-35 South and Beardsley Road.
The impacted road section is 320 feet long.
The warning was released on Friday at 8:31 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 8:39 p.m.
Kansas City: Jarboe Street temporarily closed
The road is closed from Beardsley Road to I-35 South in Kansas City.
The event affects 320 feet.
The warning was released on Friday at 8:27 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 8:33 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 from MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 to Parvin Road/Exit 8.
The event impacts 570 feet.
The warning was issued Friday at 6:26 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 8:21 p.m.
Warning in Olathe: Crash reported on eastbound I-35
A crash has been reported on I-35 between East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 and 119th Street/Exit 220.
The impacted road section is 510 feet long.
The incident was reported Friday at 6:52 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 7:51 p.m.
Incident on westbound I-35 in Olathe
There is an incident on I-35 from I-435/Exit 222 to East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218.
The event impacts 1.06 miles.
The warning was issued at 7 p.m. on Friday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 7:03 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Reports of a crash on northbound I-29/I-35
There is a crash on I-29/I-35 between Bedford Road/Exit 5 and 16th Avenue/Exit 5.
The event impacts 570 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 5:36 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 5:51 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 240 feet.
The warning was issued at 1:29 p.m. on Friday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 2:07 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on South Strang Line Road in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on South Strang Line Road from West 119th Street to I-35 North.
The impacted road section is 480 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 1:48 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 2:01 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 impacted road section is 470 feet long.
The warning was issued Friday at 12:04 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 12:43 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 320 feet long.
The warning was issued Friday at 10:05 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 12:13 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 Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6 to US-40/31st Street/Exit 7.
The event affects 110 feet.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 9:20 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 10:03 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 from K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3 to I-70/Exit 4.
The impacted road section is 90 feet long.
The warning was released on Friday at 6:38 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 7:45 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 210 feet long.
The incident report was issued Friday at 6:18 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 7:21 p.m.
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-70
A crash has been reported on I-70 between Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 and Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.
The event impacts 400 feet.
The report was issued Friday at 5:18 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 6:27 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 27th Street/Exit 5 to Jackson Avenue/Exit 5.
The event impacts 460 feet.
The warning was released on Friday at 5:47 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 6:27 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning: Crash on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 from Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 to US-40/Exit 11.
The event affects 0.74 miles.
The warning was issued at 5:18 p.m. on Friday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 5:33 p.m.
Right lane on I-635 closed in Kansas City
The right lane is closed between I-70/Exit 4 and K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3 on southbound I-635.
The warning was released on Friday at 9 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 12:13 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
Manchester Avenue closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on Manchester Avenue between Blue Parkway and I-435 North.
The event affects 0.49 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 9:33 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 9:39 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 traffic alert was reported Monday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 9:15 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on East 41st Street
There has been a crash on East 41st Street between Raytown Road and I-435 South.
The impacted road section is 950 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 8:24 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 8:39 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on East 50th Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on East 50th Street from exit 65 to I-435 South.
The impacted road section is 180 feet long.
The report was issued Friday at 8:19 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 8:39 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
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 event impacts 570 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 3:50 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 4:27 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Midland Drive/Exit 5 and Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6.
The event affects 470 feet.
The warning was issued at 12:47 p.m. on Friday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 1:25 p.m.
Interstate 470
Current Incidents:
Crash reported on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-470 from I-435/US-71/Exit 1 to Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1.
The event impacts 660 feet.
The warning was issued Friday at 6:14 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 6:45 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Lee's Summit
There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 between View High Drive/Exit 5 and US-50/MO-350/Exit 7.
The event impacts 580 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 9:36 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 1:25 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 affects 530 feet.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 12 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 12:13 p.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
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 Central Avenue/Exit 1A and Genesee Street/Wyoming St/Exit 1B (EB).
The event affects 480 feet.
The warning was issued Friday at 12:11 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 2:01 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29/I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-29/I-35 between US-24/Independence Avenue/Paseo Boulevard and East Front Street.
The event affects 330 feet.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 5:24 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 8:21 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-35
There has been a crash on I-35 between 12th Street/Exit 2 and I-70/US-169/US-24/Exit 2.
The impacted road section is 190 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 3:14 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 3:27 p.m.
Crash reported on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a crash on I-70 from I-35/US-40/US-71/US-24/Exit 2 to Admiral Boulevard/Exit 2.
The impacted road section is 60 feet long.
The incident was reported Friday at 1:03 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 1:13 p.m.
Right lane on I-635 closed in Kansas City
The right lane is closed between US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5 and K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3 on southbound I-635.
The impacted road section is 0.63 miles long.
The incident was reported Friday at 9 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 1:13 p.m.
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 Brighton Avenue/Exit 10 to US-69/Exit 11.
The event affects 170 feet.
The warning was issued at 11:02 p.m. on Friday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 11:15 p.m.
Warning: Crash on northbound I-35 in Liberty
A crash has been reported on I-35 between I-435/US-69/Exit 12 and US-69/Exit 13.
The event affects 520 feet.
The warning was issued at 10:18 p.m. on Friday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 11:15 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 impacted road section is 320 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 8:19 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 9:21 p.m.
A crash has been reported on northbound I-29
There has been a crash on I-29 from US-69/Vivion Road/Exit 1 to US-169/Exit 2.
The event affects 430 feet.
The report was issued Friday at 6:14 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 7:09 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-29
There is a crash on I-29 from US-69/Vivion Road/Exit 1 to Waukomis Drive/Exit 3.
The impacted road section is 0.75 miles long.
The incident was reported Friday at 6:14 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 6:27 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on southbound US-69 South in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 South between the 18th Southtreet Expressway South and I-35 South.
The event affects 450 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 2:44 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 3:21 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Claycomo
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from US-69/Exit 52 to 48th Street/Exit 54.
The event impacts 550 feet.
The incident was reported Friday at 2:27 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 3:07 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between I-670/I-70 and US-169/US-69/7th Street/Exit 422.
The event affects 650 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 1:51 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 2:25 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 impacts 610 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 10:07 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 2:13 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 from Longview Road to Red Bridge Road.
The impacted road section is 250 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 11:30 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 11:45 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 Hickman Mills Drive and Longview Road.
The impacted road section is 570 feet long.
The incident was reported Friday at 8:10 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 9:51 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 impacted road section is 220 feet long.
The warning was released on Friday at 7:26 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 7:33 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-71 between The Paseo and 22nd Street.
The impacted road section is 190 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 5:35 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 7:27 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 impacts 140 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 5:35 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 6:45 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:
A crash has been reported on northbound US-169
There is a crash on US-169 from The Downtown Airport to MO-9.
The impacted road section is 100 feet long.
The report was issued Friday at 10:40 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 11:39 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 October 4, 2024 at 12:14 AM.