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 Pleasant Valley
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51 to I-35/Exit 52.
The event impacts 470 feet.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 10:10 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 10:27 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Pleasant Valley
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51 to I-35/Exit 52.
The event affects 470 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 10:10 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 10:21 p.m.
Warning: Crash on southbound I-435 in Pleasant Valley
There is a crash on I-435 from Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51 to I-35/Exit 52.
The event affects 470 feet.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 9:38 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 10:21 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound I-29/I-35 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between 16th Avenue/Exit 5 and Parvin Road/Exit 8 on I-29/I-35.
The impacted road section is 1.58 miles long.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 9:33 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 9:39 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on southbound I-35 in Liberty
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from MO-92/Exit 26 to MO-291/Exit 17 on I-35.
The event impacts 1.67 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 9:27 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 9:33 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Liberty
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from MO-152/Exit 16 to MO-291/Exit 17.
The event impacts 390 feet.
The incident was reported Thursday at 8:23 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 9:03 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between I-435/Exit 222 and 95th Street/Exit 224.
The event affects 640 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 6:39 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 7:15 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 27th Street/Exit 1B (SB) and Southwest Boulevard/Pennway Street/Exit 1C (NB).
The impacted road section is 140 feet long.
The incident was reported Thursday at 5:25 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 5:39 p.m.
A crash has been reported on northbound I-35
A crash has been reported on I-35 from Johnson Drive/Exit 229 to Antioch Road/Exit 230.
The impacted road section is 310 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 5:13 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:39 p.m.
Crash report: I-35
There has been a crash on eastbound I-35 from 119th Street/Exit 220 to I-435/Exit 222.
The impacted road section is 630 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 5:27 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 5:39 p.m.
Warning in Mission: Crash reported on northbound I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 from Johnson Drive/Exit 229 to Antioch Road/Exit 230.
The event impacts 310 feet.
The incident was reported Thursday at 5:13 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:27 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Mission
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Johnson Drive/Exit 229 and Antioch Road/Exit 230.
The event impacts 310 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 4:01 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:27 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Eaton Street/Exit 235 to Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB).
The event affects 200 feet.
The warning was released on Thursday at 3:44 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:21 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Pflumm Road in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on Pflumm Road from exit 83 to I-35 North.
The event impacts 710 feet.
The warning was released on Thursday at 4:15 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 4:27 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 380 feet long.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 2:42 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:56 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Merriam
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 75th Street/Exit 227 to 67th Street/Exit 228.
The event affects 510 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 12:41 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 12:51 p.m.
Left lane on I-35 closed in Olathe
The left lane on eastbound I-35 is closed between Old K-56/Exit 217 and East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218.
The report was issued Thursday at 9 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 12:39 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 between I-435/Exit 8 and Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9.
The event impacts 440 feet.
The warning was released on Thursday at 9:53 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 10:27 p.m.
Warning: Crash on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on US-71 from 22nd Street to I-70/I-670.
The event impacts 0.72 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 9:53 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 10:09 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on westbound I-70 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-70 from 57th Street/Exit 417 to 78th Street/Exit 414.
The event affects 0.81 miles.
The warning was issued at 9:41 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 9:45 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415 to 57th Street/Exit 417.
The impacted road section is 380 feet long.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 7:32 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 8:09 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70/I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70/I-35 between Delaware Street/Main St/East Second St/Exit 2 and West Ninth Street/Oak St/East Second St/Exit 2.
The event impacts 240 feet.
The warning was issued at 5:28 p.m. on Thursday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:45 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 impacted road section is 640 feet long.
The warning was issued at 5:38 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:45 p.m.
Reports of a crash on eastbound I-70
There has been a crash on I-70 between Brooklyn Avenue/Exit 3 and Prospect Avenue/Exit 3.
The impacted road section is 580 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 3:31 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 3:45 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Admiral Boulevard/Exit 2 to 11th Street/Exit 2.
The impacted road section is 170 feet long.
The report was issued Thursday at 11:26 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 12:09 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between 48th Street/Exit 54 and Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51 on I-435.
The impacted road section is 1.22 miles long.
The incident was reported Thursday at 10:42 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 10:45 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound I-435 in Parkville
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between MO-45/Exit 22 and 120th Street/Exit 29 on I-435.
The impacted road section is 1.57 miles long.
The warning was issued at 10:36 p.m. on Thursday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 10:39 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between 96th Street/Exit 47 and Woodland Avenue/Exit 42 on I-435.
The event impacts 3.27 miles.
The warning was issued Thursday at 9:06 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 9:21 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound I-435/I-29 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-435/I-29 from I-435 (Kansas City) (East)/I-29 to I-435 (Kansas City) (West)/I-29.
The event affects 0.90 miles.
The warning was issued at 8:57 p.m. on Thursday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 9:09 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound I-29 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between Barry Road/Exit 8 and I-435/Exit 14 on I-29.
The event impacts 5.25 miles.
The warning was issued at 8:58 p.m. on Thursday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 9:09 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on southbound I-29 in Platte City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-29 between MO-273/Exit 20 and I-435/Exit 17.
The impacted road section is 1.62 miles long.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 8:54 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 8:57 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 Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67 to 87th Street/Exit 69.
The event affects 590 feet.
The warning was issued at 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:33 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on West 99th Street in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on West 99th Street between exit 222B and I-435 North.
The impacted road section is 670 feet long.
The warning was issued at 3:51 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:03 p.m.
A crash has been reported on southbound I-435
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 between 12th Street/Exit 60 and MO-12/Truman Road/Exit 60.
The impacted road section is 580 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 3:28 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 3:45 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Holliday Drive/Exit 8 and Woodend Road/Exit 8.
The event impacts 340 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 11:20 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:32 p.m.
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 630 feet long.
The report was issued Thursday at 12:48 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 1:26 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on the George Brett Super Highway in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on the George Brett Super Highway between exit 8A and I-435 South.
The event impacts 370 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 11:54 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 12:09 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Holliday Drive/Exit 8 and Woodend Road/Exit 8.
The event affects 150 feet.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 11:20 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 12:03 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 380 feet.
The incident was reported Thursday at 5:47 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:39 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:
Warning: Crash on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There has been a crash on I-635 between Shawnee Drive/Exit 1 and Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2.
The event impacts 190 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 10:01 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 10:09 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 from K-5/Leavenworth Road/Exit 7 to K-5/Exit 8.
The impacted road section is 650 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 4:54 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:09 p.m.
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 impacted road section is 410 feet long.
The warning was issued at 1:31 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 1:39 p.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
Baltimore Avenue closed in Kansas City
The road is closed from West 11th Street to I-670 West in Kansas City.
The event affects 800 feet.
The report was issued Monday at 12:23 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:57 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Kansas City: Walnut Street closed
There is a road closure on Walnut Street between East 17th Street and I-670 East.
The event affects 400 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 4:30 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 4:33 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound US-169 North in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on US-169 North between I-70/I-35/US-40/US-24 and MO-9.
The event impacts 2.13 miles.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 9:30 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 9:39 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-24/Independence Avenue to Paseo Boulevard.
The impacted road section is 520 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 8:40 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 8:51 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Reports of a crash on southbound I-435
A crash has been reported on I-435 from US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59 to 12th Street/Exit 60.
The event affects 140 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 4:48 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:57 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-24/Independence Avenue to Paseo Boulevard.
The event impacts 90 feet.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 2:47 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:56 p.m.
Reports of a crash on northbound I-635
A crash has been reported on I-635 from US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5 to Parallel Parkway/Exit 6.
The impacted road section is 300 feet long.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 1:48 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:03 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on southbound I-35 in Liberty
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-35, from US-69/Exit 13 to North Chouteau Trafficway/Exit 9.
The event impacts 2.99 miles.
The warning was released on Thursday at 10:42 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 10:51 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from Blue Valley Parkway to 119th Street on US-69.
The event impacts 1.19 miles.
The report was issued Thursday at 9:43 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 9:51 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between US-69/Exit 52 and Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51 on I-435.
The event impacts 0.59 miles.
The report was issued Thursday at 9:36 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 9:39 p.m.
Crash reported on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-435 from US-69/Exit 52 to 48th Street/Exit 54.
The event impacts 380 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 7:19 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 8:33 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Pleasant Valley
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between I-435/US-69/Exit 12 and US-69/Exit 13.
The event affects 490 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 4:32 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:45 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 affects 370 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 3:13 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 3:27 p.m.
Crash update: US-69
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound US-69 between 135th Street and 119th Street.
The impacted road section is 0.78 miles long.
The warning was released on Thursday at 1:19 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 2:44 p.m.
Right lane on I-35 closed in Kansas City
The right lane is closed between US-169/Exit 234 and US-69/18th Street Expressway on southbound I-35.
The event affects 0.72 miles.
The warning was released on Thursday at 9 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:39 p.m.
Reports of a crash on northbound US-69
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on US-69 from Blue Valley Parkway to 119th Street.
The event impacts 0.88 miles.
The warning was released on Thursday at 1:19 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 2:32 p.m.
Warning in Overland Park: Crash reported on northbound US-69
There has been a crash on US-69 between Blue Valley Parkway and 119th Street.
The event impacts 1.30 miles.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 1:19 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 1:50 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-69/Exit 11 and I-435/US-69/Exit 12.
The impacted road section is 660 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 12:10 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 12:45 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
A crash has been reported on northbound US-71
A crash has been reported on US-71 from 22nd Street to Truman Road.
The event affects 320 feet.
The incident was reported Thursday at 9:53 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 10:51 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on southbound US-71 South in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on US-71 South from East Gregory Boulevard to Bannister Road.
The event impacts 1.96 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 9:52 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 9:57 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on southbound US-71 South in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on US-71 South, from The Paseo exit 4A to exit 2J.
The warning was released on Thursday at 9:29 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 9:33 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 North in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-71 North from Bruce R. Watkins Drive to Admiral Boulevard exit 2H.
The impacted road section is 200 feet long.
The incident was reported Thursday at 11:26 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 12:45 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on southbound US-169 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on US-169 from NW Cookingham Drive to NW 96th Street.
The event impacts 1.35 miles.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 10:47 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 10:51 p.m.
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 report was issued Monday at 8 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 9:39 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on US-169, from NW 108th Street to I-435.
The event impacts 1.24 miles.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 9:05 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 9:21 p.m.
Lane on Rainbow Boulevard/US-169 closed in Kansas City
One lane is closed from West 39th Avenue to West 43rd Avenue on southbound Rainbow Boulevard/US-169.
The event affects 70 feet.
The warning was issued Monday at 12 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 6:39 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 Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233 and US-169/Exit 234.
The event affects 80 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 4:10 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:21 p.m.
West 5th Street closed in Kansas City
The road is closed from US-169 South to I-70 West / Beardsley Road in Kansas City.
The event affects 360 feet.
The warning was released on Thursday at 1:16 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 1:20 p.m.
This story was originally published October 24, 2024 at 12:12 AM.