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.
This article is being continuously updated. You’ll find a running list of past incidents at the bottom of this story.
You can report issues or share your thoughts on this story format by filling out our feedback form.
Interstate 35
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB) to I-670/Broadway Boulevard/Exit 2.
The event impacts 270 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 10:53 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 11:43 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
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 650 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 5:12 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:49 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Southwest Boulevard (Underpass) to Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233.
The event affects 640 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 5:08 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:22 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 affects 650 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 3:56 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:37 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 16th Avenue/Exit 5 and MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6.
The event impacts 240 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 4:21 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 4:31 p.m.
A crash has been reported in Kansas City
A crash has been reported in Kansas Cityeastbound from I-35 North to US-71 South.
The event affects 50 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 3:54 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 4:10 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 95th Street/Exit 224 to West 87th Street/Exit 225.
The event affects 90 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 11:48 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:23 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 540 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 9:14 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:25 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 27th Street/Exit 5 to Jackson Avenue/Exit 5.
The impacted road section is 280 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 9:06 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:15 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 510 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 6:57 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:13 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Reports of a crash on eastbound I-70/I-35
A crash has been reported on I-70/I-35 between Delaware Street/Main St/East Second St/Exit 2 and I-70 (Kansas City) (East)/I-35.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 3:54 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:10 p.m.
Crash reported on eastbound I-70/I-35 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70/I-35 between West Ninth Street/Oak St/East Second St/Exit 2 and I-70 (Kansas City) (East)/I-35.
The impacted road section is 370 feet long.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 3:54 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:04 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 affects 450 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 3:25 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 4:04 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Independence
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Sterling Avenue/Exit 10 to US-40/Exit 11.
The event affects 400 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 9:43 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:10 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Prospect Avenue/Exit 3 to Benton Boulevard/Exit 4.
The event impacts 440 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 1:25 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 1:36 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 Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67 to 87th Street/Exit 69.
The impacted road section is 630 feet long.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 8:45 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:53 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between 87th Street/Exit 3 and Midland Drive/Exit 5.
The event impacts 390 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 7:04 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 7:18 p.m.
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 event affects 420 feet.
The warning was issued at 5:54 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 7:02 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 impacted road section is 310 feet long.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 5:54 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:02 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on southbound I-435
There is a crash on I-435 between Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65 and MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66.
The event affects 380 feet.
The report was issued Tuesday at 5:20 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:32 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between 87th Street/Exit 69 and Bannister Road/Exit 70.
The event affects 260 feet.
The report was issued Tuesday at 4:18 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:31 p.m.
Kansas City: North Oakley Avenue temporarily closed
The road is closed from NE Barry Road to I-435 South in Kansas City.
The event impacts 0.59 miles.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 1:25 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
Crash reported on Independence Avenue in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on Independence Avenue from Winner Road to I-435 South.
The impacted road section is 210 feet long.
The warning was issued at 12:51 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 1:03 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on North Oakley Avenue
A crash has been reported on North Oakley Avenue between NE Barry Road and I-435 South.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 12:47 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:03 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on East 73 Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on East 73 Street between Gregory Boulevard exit 67 and I-435 North.
The event impacts 940 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 11:58 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:52 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Cookingham Drive/Exit 36 to Skyview Avenue/Exit 37.
The impacted road section is 340 feet long.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 12:01 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:35 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 Hickman Mills Drive in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Hickman Mills Drive from I-49 North to I-470 East.
The event impacts 310 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 5:17 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:49 p.m.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 from Swartz Road/Exit 2 to K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3.
The event affects 200 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 5:54 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:06 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-635
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-635 from Swartz Road/Exit 2 to K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3.
The event affects 160 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 4:25 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 4:37 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash update: I-70
There has been a crash on eastbound I-70 between I-35/US-40/US-71/US-24/Exit 2 and 11th Street/Exit 2.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 3:54 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:10 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 24th Street/Exit 232 to US-69/18th Street Expressway.
The impacted road section is 530 feet long.
The warning was issued at 6:07 p.m. on Tuesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:18 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 US-69/18th Street Expressway and Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233A.
The event affects 190 feet.
The report was issued Tuesday at 9:42 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:31 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 60 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 9:42 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:53 p.m.
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 260 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 1:35 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:47 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed from 135th Street to 151st Street on southbound US-69.
The impacted road section is 1.36 miles long.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 1:36 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-69/18th Street Expressway to Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233A.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 9:42 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 1:36 p.m.
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 impacted road section is 450 feet long.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 12:59 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:08 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from 85th Street to 75th Street.
The impacted road section is 160 feet long.
The warning was issued at 10:14 p.m. on Tuesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 10:25 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between Main Street and Harry South Truman Drive.
The impacted road section is 320 feet long.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 6:09 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 6:22 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. 169
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70/I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70/I-35 between US-169/East Second Street/Exit 2 and Delaware Street/Main St/East Second St/Exit 2.
The event affects 540 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 6:02 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:51 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
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 affects 740 feet.
The warning was issued at 1:52 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 2:04 p.m.
This story was originally published January 21, 2025 at 12:20 AM.