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:
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51 and I-35/Exit 52.
The event impacts 620 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 10:37 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 10:48 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Old K-56/Exit 217 to East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218.
The event impacts 340 feet.
The report was issued Tuesday at 4:52 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 from Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB) to I-35/Exit 2T.
The event affects 360 feet.
The report was issued Tuesday at 1 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:12 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Kaw Drive Frontage Road temporarily closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between exit 4A and I-70 East in Kansas City.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 7 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 11:54 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Bonner Springs
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from K-7/Exit 224 to 110th Street/Exit 410.
The impacted road section is 560 feet long.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 9:56 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 10:12 p.m.
Harry Darby Memorial Highway closed in Kansas City
The road is closed from I-70 exit 4A to I-70 East in Kansas City.
The report was issued Tuesday at 12 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 9:42 p.m.
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-70
There is a crash on I-70 between I-435/Exit 411 and 78th Street/Exit 414.
The impacted road section is 190 feet long.
The report was issued Tuesday at 6:13 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Warning in Edwardsville: Crash reported on eastbound I-70
There is a crash on I-70 between 110th Street/Exit 410 and I-435/Exit 411.
The event affects 550 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 6:11 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:18 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
A crash has been reported on southbound I-435
A crash has been reported on I-435 between MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 and I-70/Exit 63.
The impacted road section is 640 feet long.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 4:19 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:30 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 540 feet long.
The report was issued Tuesday at 3:32 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 3:42 p.m.
East 16th Street closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on East 16th Street from I-70 East to East 18th Street.
The event impacts 730 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 1:08 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:12 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
Lane on I-435 closed in Shawnee
One lane is closed from Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6 to 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 Tuesday at 10:18 p.m.
Northeast 48th Street closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on Northeast 48th Street between I-435 North and North Manchester Avenue.
The traffic alert was reported Monday at 2:20 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between K-5/Exit 18 and MO-45/Exit 22.
The event affects 310 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 6:32 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 6:48 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between 87th Street/Exit 3 and Midland Drive/Exit 5.
The event affects 420 feet.
The report was issued Tuesday at 5:15 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:54 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Lackman Road/Exit 1 and K-10/Exit 1.
The impacted road section is 380 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 3:39 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:18 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 impacted road section is 370 feet long.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 3:49 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4 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 between Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 and Raytown Road/Exit 4.
The event affects 470 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 6:41 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 6:54 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 impacted road section is 310 feet long.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 3:59 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:06 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:
Bridge closed between Park Drive and I-635 South
A bridge is closed in Kansas City from Park Drive to I-635 South
The event impacts 0.48 miles.
The report was issued Tuesday at 10:39 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 10:42 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Riverside
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between MO-9/Exit 11 and I-29/US-71/Exit 12.
The event affects 670 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 2:06 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:48 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 from Genesee Street/Wyoming St/Exit 1B (EB) to Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB).
The impacted road section is 210 feet long.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 5:45 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Lancaster: North Interstate 35 Frontage Road closed
The road is closed from exit 2U to I-670 East in Lancaster.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 1:14 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:42 p.m.
Lancaster: North Interstate 35 Frontage Road temporarily closed
The road is closed from exit 2U to I-670 East in Lancaster.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 1:14 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:12 p.m.
U.S. 24
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-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from US-40/US-24/US-73/State Avenue/Exit 13 to Parallel Parkway/Exit 14.
The event impacts 410 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 5:41 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:54 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Claycomo
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between US-69/Exit 52 and 48th Street/Exit 54.
The event affects 550 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 10:47 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 10:54 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 550 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 8:17 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Merriam
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 from US-56/US-69/Exit 228 to Johnson Drive/Exit 229.
The event affects 480 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 5:35 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between 95th Street and Blue Valley Parkway on southbound US-69.
The event impacts 3.06 miles.
The incident was reported Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:18 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
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 460 feet long.
The warning was issued at 4:56 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
Warning in Merriam: Crash reported on eastbound I-35
A crash has been reported on I-35 from 67th Street/Exit 228 to US-56/US-69/Exit 228.
The event affects 620 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 4:46 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:54 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 from I-35/US-69/Metcalf Avenue to Merriam Drive/Exit 1.
The event affects 360 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 3:55 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed from 135th Street to College Boulevard on northbound US-69.
The impacted road section is 3.38 miles long.
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:18 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 from 135th Street to Blue Valley Parkway.
The event impacts 530 feet.
The report was issued Tuesday at 12:55 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:06 p.m.
Grant Street temporarily closed in Overland Park
There is a road closure on Grant Street from West 119th Street to US-69 South.
The warning was issued at 12:27 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
Crash reported on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on US-71 from 22nd Street to Truman Road.
The event affects 90 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 5:48 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 6:54 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 East 59th Street to East 55th Street.
The warning was issued at 6:32 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 6:48 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-71 from The Paseo to 22nd Street.
The event impacts 450 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 5:25 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:36 p.m.
This story was originally published October 8, 2024 at 12:30 AM.