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 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 impacts 570 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 7:38 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 8:43 p.m.
Warning in Olathe: Crash reported on eastbound I-35
A crash has been reported on I-35 between Old K-56/Exit 217 and East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218.
The impacted road section is 410 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 8:11 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:19 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on the Monarch Highway in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on the Monarch Highway from I-35 North to I-670 East.
The impacted road section is 100 feet long.
The report was issued Tuesday at 5:56 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:37 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Mission
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from I-635/Exit 231 to 24th Street/Exit 232.
The impacted road section is 230 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 7:11 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:19 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 to 119th Street/Exit 220.
The event impacts 290 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 5:51 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 6:01 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash report: I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on eastbound I-35 from East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 to 119th Street/Exit 220.
The event impacts 0.76 miles.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 5:03 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:37 p.m.
Interstate 435 closed in Claycomo
The road is closed between exit 12B and I-35 North in Claycomo.
The event affects 680 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 12:25 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:37 p.m.
Warning: Crash on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
A crash has been reported on I-35 from East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 to 119th Street/Exit 220.
The event affects 600 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 5:03 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:13 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Liberty
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between MO-152/Exit 16 and MO-291/Exit 17.
The event affects 100 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 2:28 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:13 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from I-670/Broadway Boulevard/Exit 2 to 12th Street/Exit 2.
The event affects 630 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 3:05 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:43 p.m.
Warning: Crash on northbound I-35 in Overland Park
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 from Antioch Road/Exit 230 to I-635/Exit 231.
The event affects 480 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 3:48 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:02 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 North in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 North from exit 8A to exit 8C.
The event affects 610 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 3:36 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:44 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 in Claycomo
There is a broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 between exit 12B and I-35 North.
The impacted road section is 680 feet long.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 12:25 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 2:07 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 119th Street/Exit 220 to I-435/Exit 222.
The event affects 470 feet.
The warning was issued at 1:52 p.m. on Tuesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:07 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 119th Street/Exit 220 to I-435/Exit 222.
The event impacts 50 feet.
The warning was issued at 1:22 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:55 p.m.
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-35
There is a crash on I-35 from East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 to 119th Street/Exit 220.
The event affects 0.86 miles.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 1:33 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:43 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on Van Brunt Boulevard
There is a crash on Van Brunt Boulevard from exit 6 to I-70 East.
The event affects 780 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 11:28 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 11:37 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 240 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 6:36 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:43 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
East 16th Street temporarily closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between I-70 East and East 18th Street in Kansas City.
The impacted road section is 730 feet long.
The report was issued Tuesday at 3:31 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 3:38 p.m.
Warning: Crash on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 from 18th Street/Exit 4 to 23rd Street/Exit 4.
The event impacts 270 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 3:11 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 3:20 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 between US-71/Exit 71 and US-50/Exit 71.
The impacted road section is 390 feet long.
The warning was issued at 7:56 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 11:19 p.m.
Warning in Randolph: Crash reported on southbound I-435
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 from MO-210/Exit 55 to Front Street/Exit 57.
The event affects 0.70 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 9:38 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 10:01 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on West 105th Street in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on West 105th Street between Lackman Road and I-435 East.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 9:43 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:55 p.m.
Crash reported on southbound I-435 in Randolph
There has been a crash on I-435 between MO-210/Exit 55 and Front Street/Exit 57.
The event affects 0.78 miles.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 9:38 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 9:49 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 12th Street/Exit 60 to MO-12/Truman Road/Exit 60.
The impacted road section is 620 feet long.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 4:07 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:43 p.m.
Crash reported on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-435 from US-71/Exit 71 to US-50/Exit 71.
The impacted road section is 50 feet long.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 4:09 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 4:19 p.m.
Reports of a crash on northbound I-435
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 from Donahoo Road/Exit 16 to K-5/Exit 18.
The event affects 580 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 3:57 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:07 p.m.
Crash report: Parallel Parkway
A crash has been reported on Parallel Parkway between Parallel Parkway and I-435 South.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 2:49 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:02 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between K-32/Exit 9 and Kansas Avenue/Exit 11.
The event affects 620 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 2:42 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 3:44 p.m.
Warning: Crash on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
There has been a crash on I-435 between 87th Street/Exit 3 and Midland Drive/Exit 5.
The event affects 200 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 2:36 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:32 p.m.
Crash reported on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a crash on I-435 from Bannister Road/Exit 70 to US-71/Exit 71.
The event impacts 490 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 1:50 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:50 p.m.
Warning: Crash on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 between K-10/Exit 1 and 95th Street/Exit 2.
The impacted road section is 590 feet long.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 2:12 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:25 p.m.
A crash has been reported on Renner Boulevard
A crash has been reported on Renner Boulevard between Renner Boulevard and I-435 South.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 1:59 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 2:13 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
There has been a crash on I-435 between Lackman Road/Exit 1 and K-10/Exit 1.
The event affects 190 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 1:44 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:55 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on West 104th Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on West 104th Street between exit 75A and I-435 East.
The event impacts 200 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 1:41 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:49 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 390 feet.
The warning was issued at 4:43 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 4:55 p.m.
A crash has been reported on northbound I-40/US-71
A crash has been reported on I-40/US-71 between Red Bridge Road and I-470/US-50.
The impacted road section is 320 feet long.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 2:23 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 2:50 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from Red Bridge Road to I-470/US-50.
The event affects 320 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 2:18 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:37 p.m.
Crash update: I-40/US-71
A crash has been reported on northbound I-40/US-71 from Red Bridge Road to I-470/US-50.
The event affects 320 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 2:23 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:37 p.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on Jay B. Dillingham Freeway in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Jay B. Dillingham Freeway between I-670 East and Kaw.
The event affects 40 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 5:56 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:43 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:
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 600 feet.
The warning was issued at 5:57 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:37 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Reports of a crash on eastbound I-70
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 from I-35/US-40/US-71/US-24/Exit 2 to I-670/I-70/Exit 2.
The event impacts 0.68 miles.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 3:16 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:44 p.m.
Crash report: US-24 East
There has been a crash on eastbound US-24 East from exit 2G to US-71 South.
The event impacts 270 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 3:16 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:25 p.m.
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 140 feet.
The warning was issued at 1:26 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 1:37 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 between 103rd Street and 95th Street.
The impacted road section is 370 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 10:16 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 11:07 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed from 87th Street to 151st Street on southbound US-69.
The impacted road section is 8.00 miles long.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 7 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 10:37 p.m.
Overland Park: 159th Street closed
There is a road closure on 159th Street between US-69 South and West 159th Street.
The event affects 380 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 9:13 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 9:49 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between 167th Street and 179th Street on southbound US-69.
The event impacts 0.55 miles.
The incident was reported Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:37 p.m.
Crash reported on 159th Street in Overland Park
A crash has been reported on 159th Street from US-69 South to West 159th Street.
The event impacts 380 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 9:13 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 9:25 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed from College Boulevard to 95th Street on northbound US-69.
The event affects 1.35 miles.
The warning was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 8:37 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed from 151st Street to 167th Street on southbound US-69.
The warning was released on Friday at 7 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:37 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 570 feet long.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 5:24 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:01 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Lane on US-69 closed in Stilwell
One lane is closed from 199th Street to College Boulevard on northbound US-69.
The impacted road section is 9.27 miles long.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 7 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:37 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between 167th Street and 179th Street on southbound US-69.
The event affects 0.69 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 3:38 p.m.
Right lane on I-35 closed in Kansas City
The right lane is closed between US-69/18th Street Expressway and Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233A on northbound I-35.
The impacted road section is 150 feet long.
The incident was reported Monday at 8 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:38 p.m.
Right lane on I-35 closed in Kansas City
The right lane is closed from US-69/18th Street Expressway to Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233A on northbound I-35.
The impacted road section is 570 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Monday at 8 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:37 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed from 151st Street to 223rd Street on southbound US-69.
The event impacts 4.43 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 2:37 p.m.
Right lane on I-35 closed in Kansas City
The right lane is closed between US-69/18th Street Expressway and Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233A on northbound I-35.
The impacted road section is 890 feet long.
The report was issued Monday at 8 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 12:37 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
A crash has been reported on northbound US-71
There is a crash on US-71 between 27th Street and The Paseo.
The event impacts 910 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 4:17 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:25 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-71 from Linwood Boulevard to 31st Street.
The impacted road section is 180 feet long.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 3:23 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:55 p.m.
Reports of a crash on Hickman Mills Drive
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on Hickman Mills Drive between exit 71 and US-71 North.
The event impacts 520 feet.
The warning was issued at 11:48 a.m. on Tuesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:49 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 updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 10:37 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 between I-29/US-71 (Kansas City) and Englewood Road.
The event impacts 740 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 3:09 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 6:13 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 January 7, 2025 at 12:09 AM.