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:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Liberty
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Liberty Drive/Exit 14 and MO-152/Exit 16.
The event impacts 570 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 4:47 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:59 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Old K-56/Exit 217 and East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218.
The impacted road section is 550 feet long.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 2:15 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:52 p.m.
Crash update: Monarch Highway
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on the Monarch Highway between Chouteau Trfwy exit 9 and I-35 South.
The event impacts 820 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 11:59 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:08 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-56/175th Street/Exit 210 to Lone Elm Road.
The event impacts 80 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 12:14 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 12:51 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 Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 and Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.
The event impacts 410 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 11:36 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 11:46 p.m.
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 impacts 120 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 6:32 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:39 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from K-7/Exit 224 to 110th Street/Exit 410.
The event affects 360 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 6:32 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:39 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
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 affects 240 feet.
The report was issued Tuesday at 3:32 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 3:42 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Benton Boulevard in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Benton Boulevard between Benton Boulevard and I-70 West.
The event affects 770 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 2:41 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:54 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
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 event impacts 370 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 11:17 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 11:34 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from 87th Street/Exit 69 to Bannister Road/Exit 70.
The event impacts 370 feet.
The warning was issued at 7:49 p.m. on Tuesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:02 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on Metcalf Avenue between exit 79 and I-435 East.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 5:03 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:03 p.m.
Reports of a crash on Roe Avenue
A crash has been reported on Roe Avenue from exit 77A to I-435 East.
The report was issued Tuesday at 5:48 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 6:02 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Reports of a crash on northbound I-435
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 from Lackman Road/Exit 1 to K-10/Exit 1.
The event impacts 610 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:39 p.m.
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 at 4:33 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 4:40 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 530 feet.
The warning was issued at 3:56 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 4:05 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Holliday Drive/Exit 8 to Woodend Road/Exit 8.
The event impacts 400 feet.
The warning was issued at 3:53 p.m. on Tuesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4 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 event affects 660 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 3:01 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 3:12 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Platte City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 from I-435/Exit 17 to MO-92/Exit 18.
The event impacts 480 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 2:16 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:54 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 610 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 2:12 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 2:48 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 120 feet long.
The warning was issued at 2:23 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:36 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 from I-435/US-71/Exit 1 to Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1.
The event affects 650 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 3:31 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 3:42 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 410 feet long.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 1:55 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:30 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 southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Front Street/Exit 57 to US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59.
The event impacts 650 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 3:25 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 4 p.m.
Crash report: I-29/I-35
A crash has been reported on northbound I-29/I-35 from US-24/Independence Avenue/Paseo Boulevard to East Front Street.
The impacted road section is 220 feet long.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 12:29 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:40 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between Blue Valley Parkway and College Boulevard on northbound US-69.
The event affects 1.52 miles.
The incident was reported Friday at 7 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 8:08 p.m.
Warning in Riverside: Crash reported on northbound I-635
A crash has been reported on I-635 from US-69/Exit 10 to MO-9/Exit 11.
The event impacts 210 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 7:16 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 7:32 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 between I-70/I-670 and I-670/I-70/US-40.
The event impacts 630 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 6:57 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 7:09 p.m.
Warning: Crash on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
There is a crash on US-69 from 119th Street to College Boulevard.
The event impacts 890 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 6:05 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:16 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Merriam
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-69/Exit 225 to 75th Street/Exit 227.
The impacted road section is 170 feet long.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 4:47 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:59 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 from MO-283/Exit 1 to US-69/Vivion Road/Exit 1.
The impacted road section is 140 feet long.
The warning was issued at 3:42 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:17 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 between 135th Street and Blue Valley Parkway.
The event affects 530 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 1:33 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:12 p.m.
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 affects 640 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 1:18 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:32 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
Crash report: I-40/US-71
There is a crash on northbound I-40/US-71 from Bannister Road to Blue River Road/Hickman Mills Drive.
The event impacts 380 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 5:29 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:33 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound US-71
A crash has been reported on US-71 from The Paseo to 22nd Street.
The event impacts 190 feet.
The warning was issued at 3:48 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
Right lane on US-169 closed in Olathe
The right lane is closed between West 159th Street and West 175th Street on southbound US-169.
The report was issued Monday at 8 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:09 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 December 3, 2024 at 12:09 AM.