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 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 280 feet long.

The report was issued Monday at 8:50 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 9:03 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29/I-35 in North Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-29/I-35 between Bedford Road/Exit 5 and 16th Avenue/Exit 5.

The impacted road section is 150 feet long.

The incident was reported Monday at 5:36 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 8:46 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Mission

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Antioch Road/Exit 230 and I-635/Exit 231.

The event impacts 400 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 5:01 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 6:36 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 from Eaton Street/Exit 235 to Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB).

The impacted road section is 120 feet long.

The warning was issued Monday at 5:19 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 5:56 p.m.

Crash update: I-35

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on eastbound I-35 from Old K-56/Exit 217 to East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218.

The impacted road section is 290 feet long.

The warning was issued Monday at 4:57 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 5:05 p.m.

Crash report: I-35

A crash has been reported on eastbound I-35 from 119th Street/Exit 220 to I-435/Exit 222.

The impacted road section is 0.83 miles long.

The warning was issued Monday at 3:16 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 3:57 p.m.

Crash reported on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa

A crash has been reported on I-35 between 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222.

The event impacts 630 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 3:16 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 3:24 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 event affects 340 feet.

The incident report was issued Monday at 3:11 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 3:18 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29/I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-29/I-35 between MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 and Parvin Road/Exit 8.

The impacted road section is 630 feet long.

The warning was issued at 12:43 p.m. on Monday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 1:52 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Antioch Road/Exit 230 and I-635/Exit 231.

The event impacts 150 feet.

The incident report was issued Monday at 12:39 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 1:31 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 620 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 11:53 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 12:33 p.m.

Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Liberty

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 between MO-152/Exit 16 and MO-291/Exit 17.

The impacted road section is 390 feet long.

The incident was reported Monday at 11:57 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 12:10 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from MO-1/Antioch Road/Exit 8 to North Chouteau Trafficway/Exit 9.

The event impacts 560 feet.

The incident was reported Monday at 11:49 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 11:59 a.m.

Interstate 70

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-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 impacted road section is 630 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 5:07 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 5:44 p.m.

East Truman Road temporarily closed in Kansas City

The road is closed between I-70 East and East 15th Ter in Kansas City.

The event affects 300 feet.

The warning was released on Monday at 5:17 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 5:21 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 affects 640 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 2:40 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 2:49 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 57th Street/Exit 417 to I-635/Exit 418.

The event impacts 580 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 2:03 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 2:38 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on westbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7 and US-40/31st Street/Exit 7.

The event affects 380 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 2:28 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 2:38 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 96th Street/Exit 47 and MO-152/Exit 49.

The event affects 260 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 7:46 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 8:18 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66 and Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67.

The impacted road section is 470 feet long.

The warning was issued Monday at 6:12 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 6:47 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Holliday Drive/Exit 8 to Woodend Road/Exit 8.

The event affects 380 feet.

The warning was issued at 5:59 p.m. on Monday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 6:36 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 impacted road section is 380 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 5:59 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 6:13 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435/I-29 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435/I-29 from Mexico City Avenue/Exit 15 to I-435 (Kansas City) (West)/I-29.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 4:44 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 6:13 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435/I-29 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435/I-29 between Mexico City Avenue/Exit 15 and I-435 (Kansas City) (West)/I-29.

The impacted road section is 610 feet long.

The report was issued Monday at 4:44 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 5:56 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66 to 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66.

The impacted road section is 640 feet long.

The incident was reported Monday at 4:41 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 5:16 p.m.

Crash update: U. S. Highway 71

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on the U. S. Highway 71 between US-71 North and I-435 North.

The event impacts 630 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 4:13 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 4:25 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on East 104th Street in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on East 104th Street from East 104th Street to I-435 East.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 3:44 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 3:57 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Booth Avenue in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Booth Avenue between exit 8B and I-435 North.

The incident report was issued Monday at 2:30 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 3:07 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 520 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 12:58 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 1:36 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 from I-435/US-71/Exit 1 to Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1.

The event impacts 660 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 6:27 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 7:22 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 between Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 and Raytown Road/Exit 4.

The impacted road section is 590 feet long.

The incident was reported Monday at 4:15 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 4:53 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 between Red Bridge Road and I-470/US-50.

The event impacts 150 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 3:39 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 3:52 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on the U. S. Highway 71 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on the U. S. Highway 71 from I-49 North to I-470 East.

The impacted road section is 200 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 1:36 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 2:55 p.m.

Interstate 635

Current Incidents:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Crash update: I-635

A crash has been reported on northbound I-635 from Merriam Drive/Exit 1 to Shawnee Drive/Exit 1.

The event affects 540 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 5:25 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 5:33 p.m.

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 640 feet long.

The incident was reported Monday at 3:55 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 4:08 p.m.

Interstate 670

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on James Street in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on James Street between Wyoming Street exit 1B and I-670 West.

The event impacts 430 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 5:51 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 6:59 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 from Central Avenue/Exit 1A to Genesee Street/Wyoming St/Exit 1B (EB).

The event impacts 650 feet.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 5:51 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 6:31 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:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

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 I-35/US-40/US-71/US-24/Exit 2 and Admiral Boulevard/Exit 2.

The event affects 440 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 4:55 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 5:05 p.m.

U.S. 69

Current Incidents:

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed between 135th Street and College Boulevard on northbound US-69.

The impacted road section is 2.99 miles long.

The traffic alert was released Friday at 7 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 11:41 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-69/Exit 225 to 75th Street/Exit 227.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 6:17 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 6:59 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-69/Exit 225 to 75th Street/Exit 227.

The impacted road section is 490 feet long.

The report was issued Monday at 6:17 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 6:53 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

A crash has been reported on northbound I-35

There is a crash on I-35 from 24th Street/Exit 232 to US-69/18th Street Expressway.

The event affects 190 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 4:05 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 5:33 p.m.

Reports of a crash on northbound I-35

There is a crash on I-35 between 24th Street/Exit 232 and US-69/18th Street Expressway.

The event impacts 190 feet.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 4:05 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:59 p.m.

U.S. 71

Current Incidents:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 between Brush Creek Boulevard and 39th Street.

The event impacts 540 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 12:07 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 12:33 p.m.

U.S. 169

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 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 impacts 630 feet.

The incident was reported Monday at 3:52 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:41 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 from MO-9 to NW Briarcliff Parkway.

The event impacts 60 feet.

The incident report was issued Monday at 2:29 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 4:08 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233 to US-169/Exit 234.

The impacted road section is 620 feet long.

The warning was issued Monday at 1:16 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 1:25 p.m.

This story was originally published January 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM.