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 from Eaton Street/Exit 235 to Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB).

The event impacts 420 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 9:44 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:54 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 impacts 510 feet.

The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 8:51 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 9:37 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 27th Street/Exit 1B (SB) to Southwest Boulevard/Pennway Street/Exit 1C (NB).

The impacted road section is 190 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 7:55 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:07 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222.

The event impacts 630 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 6:16 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:53 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 210 feet.

The warning was issued Tuesday at 6:02 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:37 p.m.

Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Merriam

A crash has been reported on I-35 between Johnson Drive/Exit 229 and Antioch Road/Exit 230.

The impacted road section is 410 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 6:15 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:26 p.m.

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 500 feet.

The incident was reported Tuesday at 6:02 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:15 p.m.

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 MO-152/Exit 16 and MO-291/Exit 17.

The event affects 300 feet.

The report was issued Tuesday at 4:22 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:41 p.m.

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 impacted road section is 0.46 miles long.

The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 4:50 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:07 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 660 feet.

The warning was released on Tuesday at 4:50 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:01 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on East Santa Fe Street in Gardner

There is a broken down vehicle on East Santa Fe Street between West 175th Street and I-35 South.

The incident was reported Tuesday at 6:01 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 3:09 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 event affects 500 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 1:37 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 1:49 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 95th Street/Exit 224 and West 87th Street/Exit 225.

The impacted road section is 520 feet long.

The incident report was issued Tuesday at 9:01 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:37 p.m.

Interstate 49

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on East Frontage Road in Grandview

There is a broken down vehicle on East Frontage Road from East 155th Street to I-49 North.

The event impacts 380 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 11:17 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 11:57 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.

Interstate 70

Current Incidents:

Crash update: I-435

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on southbound I-435 from I-70/Exit 63 to Stadium Drive.

The impacted road section is 640 feet long.

The warning was issued at 10:33 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 11:29 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 440 feet.

The warning was issued Tuesday at 10:40 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 10:50 p.m.

East 15th Terrace temporarily closed in Kansas City

The road is closed between I-70 East and East 16th Street in Kansas City.

The event impacts 410 feet.

The warning was released on Tuesday at 11:33 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:29 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

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

The event impacts 130 feet.

The warning was released on Tuesday at 5:40 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:59 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 impacted road section is 330 feet long.

The incident was reported Tuesday at 6:19 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:32 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Crash update: I-70

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on eastbound I-70 between I-635/Exit 418 and 38th Street/Park Drive/Exit 419.

The impacted road section is 290 feet long.

The incident report was issued Tuesday at 3:44 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 4:38 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Sterling Avenue/Exit 10 and US-40/Exit 11.

The event affects 630 feet.

The warning was issued at 1:16 p.m. on Tuesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:34 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 impacted road section is 530 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 1:47 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between I-70/Exit 63 and Stadium Drive.

The event affects 240 feet.

The warning was issued at 8:25 a.m. on Tuesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:43 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 MO-152/Exit 49 and Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51.

The event affects 630 feet.

The incident report was issued Tuesday at 9:32 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:43 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65 and MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66.

The event impacts 410 feet.

The incident report was issued Tuesday at 7:49 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:24 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from US-71/Exit 71 to US-50/Exit 71.

The event impacts 420 feet.

The warning was issued Tuesday at 7:20 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:33 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 event impacts 340 feet.

The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 6:37 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:48 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Midland Drive/Exit 5 and Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6.

The impacted road section is 470 feet long.

The warning was issued at 5:59 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:37 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Reports of a crash on northbound I-435

A crash has been reported on I-435 from 95th Street/Exit 2 to Midland Drive/Exit 5.

The event affects 0.77 miles.

The incident was reported Tuesday at 4:51 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:47 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Kansas Avenue in Edwardsville

There is a broken down vehicle on Kansas Avenue from Kansas Avenue to I-435 North.

The incident report was issued Tuesday at 4:22 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:01 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 between Santa Fe Trail Drive and I-435 East.

The event affects 380 feet.

The warning was issued at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:56 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 traffic alert was released Tuesday at 4:29 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:38 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 impacted road section is 610 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 3:45 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:59 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Northeast Parvin Road in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Northeast Parvin Road between North Randolph Road and I-435 South.

The event affects 910 feet.

The warning was issued Tuesday at 3:03 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 3:42 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between US-50/Exit 71 and 103rd Streetreet/104th Street.

The event affects 650 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 3:07 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:14 p.m.

Crash report: I-40/US-71

A crash has been reported on northbound I-40/US-71 between I-435 and Bannister Road.

The event affects 240 feet.

The warning was released on Tuesday at 1:02 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:15 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Raytown Road/Exit 63 and Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.

The impacted road section is 360 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 8:25 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 12:48 p.m.

Interstate 470

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Lee's Summit

There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 between View High Drive/Exit 5 and US-50/MO-350/Exit 7.

The impacted road section is 80 feet long.

The incident was reported Tuesday at 6:17 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 6:53 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:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

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 between Shawnee Drive/Exit 1 and Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2.

The event impacts 550 feet.

The report was issued Tuesday at 2:27 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:09 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 event affects 550 feet.

The warning was issued at 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:31 p.m.

U.S. 24

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-24/Independence Avenue and Paseo Boulevard.

The event affects 300 feet.

The warning was issued Tuesday at 7:57 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 8:35 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

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

There is a broken down vehicle on I-29/I-35 between US-24/Independence Avenue/Paseo Boulevard and East Front Street.

The event affects 190 feet.

The incident report was issued Tuesday at 5:15 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:52 p.m.

U.S. 69

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-35 in Kansas City

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

The impacted road section is 310 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 7:06 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 7:21 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Overland Park

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

The impacted road section is 610 feet long.

The incident was reported Tuesday at 9:54 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:09 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

A crash has been reported on eastbound I-35

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash 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 Tuesday at 4:50 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:47 p.m.

Reports of a crash on eastbound I-70

There is a crash on I-70 from I-635/Exit 418 to US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420.

The impacted road section is 0.74 miles long.

The warning was released on Tuesday at 3:44 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:59 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Merriam

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-56/US-69/Exit 228 to Johnson Drive/Exit 229.

The event impacts 650 feet.

The incident was reported Tuesday at 2:58 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:09 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-69/18th Street Expressway and Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233A.

The event impacts 190 feet.

The report was issued Tuesday at 2:07 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:40 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 between 151st Street and 135th Street.

The event impacts 100 feet.

The incident was reported Tuesday at 3:23 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 2:12 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 I-40/US-71 in Grandview

There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between 140th Street and Main Street.

The impacted road section is 620 feet long.

The report was issued Tuesday at 3:36 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 3:48 p.m.

U.S. 169

Current Incidents:

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 impacts 0.86 miles.

The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 8:15 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:52 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 590 feet.

The incident was reported Tuesday at 2:34 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:46 p.m.

This story was originally published January 14, 2025 at 12:13 AM.