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 West 12th Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on West 12th Street from exit 2W to I-35 South.
The impacted road section is 630 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 7:19 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:28 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on Kirk Drive in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Kirk Drive between exit 2W and I-35 North.
The impacted road section is 640 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 4:40 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 95th Street/Exit 224 and West 87th Street/Exit 225.
The impacted road section is 200 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 3:55 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:10 p.m.
Crash report: I-29/I-35
A crash has been reported on northbound I-29/I-35 from Levee Road/Exit 5 to MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6.
The event impacts 0.80 miles.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 3:17 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:34 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Gardner
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-56/175th Street/Exit 210 to Lone Elm Road.
The event impacts 630 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 2:53 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:28 p.m.
Crash update: I-29/I-35
There is a crash on northbound I-29/I-35 between Bedford Road/Exit 5 and 16th Avenue/Exit 5.
The event affects 600 feet.
The report was issued Wednesday at 3:17 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:28 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between North Chouteau Trafficway/Exit 9 and Brighton Avenue/Exit 10.
The impacted road section is 650 feet long.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 1:46 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:10 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 event affects 570 feet.
The warning was issued at 2:16 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 3:04 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on the Monarch Highway in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on the Monarch Highway from Chouteau Trfwy exit 9 to I-35 South.
The event impacts 820 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 1:43 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:34 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 to I-70/Exit 63.
The event affects 500 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 7:48 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 11:52 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 and Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.
The event affects 310 feet.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 9:53 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 10:04 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 57th Street/Exit 417 and I-635/Exit 418.
The event affects 660 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 9:49 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:58 p.m.
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-70
There is a crash on I-70 between I-435/Exit 8 and Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9.
The event affects 470 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 8:49 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 8:58 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 from I-70 (West) to Central Avenue/Exit 1A.
The event affects 560 feet.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 8:06 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 8:22 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between I-70/Exit 63 and Stadium Drive.
The event affects 210 feet.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 7:27 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:04 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 event affects 540 feet.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 6:29 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:40 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Jackson Avenue/Exit 5 to Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6.
The event affects 290 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 6:16 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:28 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 57th Street/Exit 417 and I-635/Exit 418.
The event impacts 0.51 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 5:15 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday 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 event affects 550 feet.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 2:12 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:34 p.m.
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-70
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 from Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 to Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.
The impacted road section is 160 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 5:08 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:22 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on East 27th Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on East 27th Street between Myrtle Avenue and I-70 West.
The event affects 590 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 4:48 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:58 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 23rd Street/Exit 4 and 27th Street/Exit 5.
The event affects 550 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 4:19 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:34 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 and I-70/Exit 63.
The impacted road section is 420 feet long.
The warning was issued at 12:12 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:58 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash 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 event impacts 450 feet.
The warning was issued at 11:59 a.m. on Wednesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 12:58 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 and I-70/Exit 63.
The event impacts 120 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 12:19 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:28 p.m.
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 impacted road section is 460 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 12:10 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 12:22 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
Crash report: I-435
There is a crash on southbound I-435 between MO-152/Exit 49 and Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51.
The event affects 350 feet.
The warning was issued at 8:34 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:52 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Randolph
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from MO-210/Exit 55 to Front Street/Exit 57.
The event impacts 430 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 7:58 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 8:34 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
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 incident report was issued Monday at 7 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 2:46 p.m.
Monarch Highway temporarily closed in Lenexa
The road is closed from exit 222A to I-435 East in Lenexa.
The impacted road section is 900 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 1:05 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:58 p.m.
Monarch Highway closed in Lenexa
The road is closed from exit 222A to I-435 East in Lenexa.
The impacted road section is 230 feet long.
The warning was issued at 1:05 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:34 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from 12th Street/Exit 60 to MO-12/Truman Road/Exit 60.
The event impacts 360 feet.
The report was issued Wednesday at 11:44 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 1:04 p.m.
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 affects 640 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 7:59 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:52 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from 12th Street/Exit 60 to MO-12/Truman Road/Exit 60.
The impacted road section is 610 feet long.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 11:44 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:22 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 eastbound I-470 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 between I-435/US-71/Exit 1 and Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1.
The event impacts 340 feet.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 4:02 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:40 p.m.
Reports of a crash on eastbound I-470
A crash has been reported on I-470 between Raytown Road/Exit 4 and View High Drive/Exit 5.
The impacted road section is 330 feet long.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 1:29 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:04 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 Shawnee Drive/Exit 1 and Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2.
The event impacts 580 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 8:39 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 8:52 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on the Harry Darby Memorial Highway in Riverside
There is a broken down vehicle on the Harry Darby Memorial Highway between Horizons Parkway exit 9 and I-635 North.
The event affects 630 feet.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 1:26 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 1:40 p.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
Grand Boulevard closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between East Truman Road and I-670 East in Kansas City.
The warning was issued at 11:49 a.m. on Wednesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:22 p.m.
Walnut Street temporarily closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on Walnut Street from East 16th Street to I-670 East.
The event affects 450 feet.
The report was issued Monday at 1:04 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:16 p.m.
Kansas City: Walnut Street temporarily closed
There is a road closure on Walnut Street from East 17th Street to I-670 East.
The event impacts 400 feet.
The incident report was issued Monday at 1:04 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 6:52 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Baltimore Avenue closed in Kansas City
The road is closed from I-670 West to West 11th Street in Kansas City.
The impacted road section is 800 feet long.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 12:41 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 2:52 p.m.
Kansas City: Grand Boulevard closed
The road is closed between East Truman Road and I-670 East in Kansas City.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 11:49 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 12:52 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
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 430 feet long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 10:17 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 10:34 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 300 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 7:36 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday 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.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed from 151st Street to College Boulevard on northbound US-69.
The impacted road section is 5.48 miles long.
The report was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 10:46 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Merriam
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-56/US-69/Exit 228 and Johnson Drive/Exit 229.
The event affects 650 feet.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 8:31 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 8:40 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between 151st Street and College Boulevard on northbound US-69.
The impacted road section is 5.48 miles long.
The warning was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 7:46 p.m.
Reports of a crash on northbound US-69
There is a crash on US-69 between 119th Street and College Boulevard.
The event affects 170 feet.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 5:29 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:28 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash update: I-635
There has been a crash on northbound I-635 from I-35/US-69/Metcalf Avenue to Merriam Drive/Exit 1.
The event affects 620 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:40 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 between US-69/Vivion Road/Exit 1 and US-169/Exit 2.
The event impacts 300 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 12:35 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:46 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
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 420 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 6:56 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:10 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning: Crash on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-40/US-71 between Longview Road and Red Bridge Road.
The event impacts 460 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 4:33 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:40 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
Right lane on US-169 closed in Olathe
The right lane is closed from West 159th Street to West 175th Street on southbound US-169.
The incident was reported Monday at 8 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:46 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-35
There has been a crash on I-35 between US-169/Exit 234 and Eaton Street/Exit 235.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 7:20 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:34 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 16, 2024 at 12:29 AM.