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:
Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-35 from I-635/Exit 231 to 24th Street/Exit 232.
The impacted road section is 420 feet long.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 8:49 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 8:59 p.m.
Reports of a crash on eastbound I-35
A crash has been reported on I-35 from Old K-56/Exit 217 to East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218.
The event affects 0.78 miles.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 8:34 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:47 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between Old K-56/Exit 217 and East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 on I-35.
The event affects 0.61 miles.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 8:32 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:35 p.m.
Crash reported on Northeast Parvin Road in Kansas City
There is a crash on Northeast Parvin Road from exit 1B to I-35 North.
The impacted road section is 740 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 5:49 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 5:59 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash reported on northbound I-29/I-35 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-29/I-35 between MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 and I-29 & I-35 Junction (North).
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 3:59 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 4:59 p.m.
Reports of a crash on northbound I-29
There has been a crash on I-29 between I-35 and MO-1/Davidson Road/Exit 1.
The event affects 620 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 3:59 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:59 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-29
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-29 from I-35 to MO-1/Davidson Road/Exit 1.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 3:59 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:35 p.m.
Warning: Crash on northbound I-29/I-35 in North Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-29/I-35 from East Front Street to MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6.
The impacted road section is 0.80 miles long.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 3:59 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:17 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound I-29/I-35 in North Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-29/I-35 from Bedford Road/Exit 5 to 16th Avenue/Exit 5.
The event impacts 590 feet.
The warning was issued at 3:59 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 4:11 p.m.
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-35
A crash has been reported on I-35 from 119th Street/Exit 220 to I-435/Exit 222.
The impacted road section is 0.82 miles long.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 3:13 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 3:29 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 impacted road section is 610 feet long.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 2:46 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:23 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 impacts 590 feet.
The warning was issued at 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:53 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 impacted road section is 250 feet long.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 9:51 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:59 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on westbound I-70 in Edwardsville
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-70, between 78th Street/Exit 414 and I-435/Exit 411.
The impacted road section is 0.60 miles long.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 9:10 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 9:29 p.m.
Warning: Crash on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 between Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6 and US-40/31st Street/Exit 7.
The impacted road section is 540 feet long.
The warning was issued at 9:17 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:29 p.m.
Crash report: I-70
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-70 from 110th Street/Exit 410 to I-435/Exit 411.
The event affects 510 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 9:05 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:17 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on westbound I-70 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-70 between Sterling Avenue/Exit 10 and I-435/Exit 8.
The event impacts 1.15 miles.
The report was issued Wednesday at 8:50 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:53 p.m.
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-70
A crash has been reported on I-70 between I-435/Exit 411 and 78th Street/Exit 414.
The event impacts 0.79 miles.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 8:21 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:29 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-70 from I-435/Exit 411 to 78th Street/Exit 414.
The impacted road section is 0.61 miles long.
The warning was issued at 8:23 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:29 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-435 between I-70/Exit 63 and Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.
The event impacts 1.13 miles.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 8:16 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 8:23 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from I-70/Exit 63 to Stadium Drive.
The event impacts 290 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 7:40 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 8:17 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 impacts 560 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 6:41 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:53 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between US-40/31st Street/Exit 7 and Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7.
The impacted road section is 70 feet long.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 6:35 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 6:47 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 to Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.
The impacted road section is 240 feet long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 6 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:35 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
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 430 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 5:40 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:53 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 440 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 4:05 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:11 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 impacts 570 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 4:49 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:59 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 600 feet.
The warning was issued at 2:47 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 2:59 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 event affects 130 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 2:01 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:11 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Brooklyn Avenue/Exit 3 and Prospect Avenue/Exit 3.
The event affects 300 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 1:51 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 2:05 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Kansas Avenue/Exit 11 and I-70/Kansas Tpke/Exit 12.
The event affects 430 feet.
The warning was issued at 1:21 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:29 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Independence
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from US-40/Exit 11 to Noland Road/Exit 12.
The event impacts 220 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 12:06 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:17 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
Northeast 48th Street closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on Northeast 48th Street from I-435 North to North Manchester Avenue.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 5:45 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 10:11 p.m.
Warning in Lenexa: Crash reported on northbound I-435
A crash has been reported on I-435 between K-10/Exit 1 and 95th Street/Exit 2.
The event affects 420 feet.
The warning was issued at 7:47 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:59 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between 48th Street/Exit 54 and Parvin Road/Exit 54.
The event affects 420 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 5:32 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 6:11 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Lackman Road/Exit 1 to K-10/Exit 1.
The event impacts 200 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 5:32 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:05 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Randolph
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Parvin Road/Exit 54 and MO-210/Exit 55.
The event impacts 580 feet.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 3:31 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:59 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 between MO-210/Exit 55 and Front Street/Exit 57.
The event impacts 460 feet.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 5:18 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:53 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from MO-210/Exit 55 to Front Street/Exit 57.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 5:18 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 5:47 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from MO-210/Exit 55 to Front Street/Exit 57.
The report was issued Wednesday at 5:18 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:41 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6 and Johnson Drive/Exit 6.
The event impacts 330 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 3:28 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:23 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 impacted road section is 350 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 6:34 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:11 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 View High Drive/Exit 5 to US-50/MO-350/Exit 7.
The event affects 250 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 1:42 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:53 p.m.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on South 42nd Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on South 42nd Street from exit 1C to I-635 North.
The impacted road section is 270 feet long.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 7:08 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:23 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 Shawnee Drive/Exit 1 to Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2.
The impacted road section is 590 feet long.
The warning was issued at 3:41 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:23 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between Parallel Parkway/Exit 6 and 38th Street/Exit 7.
The event affects 580 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 2:11 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:23 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 between Broadway Boulevard/Central Street/Exit 2R-2South and Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB).
The event impacts 140 feet.
The report was issued Wednesday at 6:11 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:23 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. 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 from I-70/I-35/US-40/US-24 to The Downtown Airport.
The event affects 0.82 miles.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 11:45 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:53 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between I-70/Exit 4 and US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5.
The impacted road section is 560 feet long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 9:40 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:47 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 from I-70/Exit 4 to US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5.
The event affects 550 feet.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 9:40 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:17 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound US-169 North in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from I-70/I-35/US-40/US-24 to MO-9 on US-169 North.
The event affects 1.28 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 10:02 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:05 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions 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 affects 1.22 miles.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 8:45 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 9:41 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound US-169 North in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between I-70/I-35/US-40/US-24 and MO-9 on US-169 North.
The event affects 2.01 miles.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 7:54 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:41 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions 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 The Downtown Airport.
The impacted road section is 0.88 miles long.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 7:54 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:17 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 Front Street/Exit 57 and US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59.
The event impacts 610 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 3:24 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:35 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 from US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5 to Parallel Parkway/Exit 6.
The impacted road section is 630 feet long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 12:15 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:53 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from US-69/Exit 52 to 48th Street/Exit 54.
The event impacts 390 feet.
The warning was issued at 6:08 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 6:41 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 24th Street/Exit 232 and US-69/18th Street Expressway.
The event impacts 640 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 5:04 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:17 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
Reports of a crash on northbound I-40/US-71
There has been a crash on I-40/US-71 between 85th Street and 75th Street.
The impacted road section is 670 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 8:44 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 11:11 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns 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 75th Street.
The event affects 0.75 miles.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 9:49 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 9:53 p.m.
Crash report: Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 between East Gregory Boulevard and East Meyer Boulevard.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 9:01 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:17 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between 85th Street and 75th Street.
The report was issued Wednesday at 2:23 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:11 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 report was issued Monday at 8 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:41 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 between The Downtown Airport and MO-9.
The event impacts 0.86 miles.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 6:20 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 6:59 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 from The Downtown Airport to MO-9.
The event affects 0.85 miles.
The warning was issued at 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:29 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 I-70 (Kansas City) (West)/I-35 and US-169/East Second Street/Exit 2.
The event affects 40 feet.
The warning was issued at 5:13 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 5:29 p.m.
This story was originally published October 30, 2024 at 12:14 AM.