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:

I-35 closed in Overland Park

The road is closed from 95th Street/Exit 224 to 75th Street/Exit 227 in Overland Park.

The event impacts 2.52 miles.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 7:55 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:19 p.m.

West 87th Street Parkway closed in Lenexa

There is a road closure at West 87th Street Parkway and I-35 North.

The event impacts 180 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 9:52 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 9:54 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB) and I-35/Exit 2T.

The event affects 360 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 8:30 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:40 p.m.

Warning: Crash on North Church Road in Liberty

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on North Church Road between MO-291 exit 17 and I-35 South.

The report was issued Wednesday at 6:24 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 6:39 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51 and I-35/Exit 52.

The impacted road section is 650 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 5:17 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:39 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Kessler Lane in Shawnee

There is a broken down vehicle on Kessler Lane from exit 229 to I-35 South.

The event impacts 290 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 5:52 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:59 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 from MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 to Parvin Road/Exit 8.

The event impacts 660 feet.

The warning was issued at 5:41 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:53 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe

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

The impacted road section is 320 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 4:37 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:08 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Pleasant Valley

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51 to I-35/Exit 52.

The event impacts 470 feet.

The warning was issued at 3:57 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 4:12 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 impacted road section is 660 feet long.

The warning was issued at 3:19 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:32 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 580 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 2:51 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:08 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 40 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 2:51 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:02 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 from 16th Avenue/Exit 5 to MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6.

The event impacts 250 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 1:04 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:15 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 630 feet.

The warning was issued at 11:54 a.m. on Wednesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:31 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 78th Street/Exit 414 and Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415.

The impacted road section is 520 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 9:27 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:37 p.m.

A crash has been reported on eastbound I-70

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 from I-435/Exit 8 to Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9.

The event affects 150 feet.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 7:59 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 8:11 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 350 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 6:31 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:39 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Reports of a crash on East 14th Street

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on East 14th Street between exit 3A and I-70 West.

The event affects 540 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 3:53 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 4:06 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6 and US-40/31st Street/Exit 7.

The impacted road section is 100 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 1:09 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:14 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Admiral Boulevard/Exit 2 to 11th Street/Exit 2.

The event impacts 190 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 2:59 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:08 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 11th Street/Exit 2 and I-670/I-70/Exit 2.

The impacted road section is 440 feet long.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 1:38 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:49 p.m.

Crash update: East US Highway 40

There has been a crash on the East US Highway 40 between I-70 exit 63 and I-70 West.

The impacted road section is 440 feet long.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 12:06 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:20 p.m.

Interstate 435

Current Incidents:

Warning: Crash on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

A crash has been reported on I-435 from MO-12/Truman Road/Exit 60 to MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61.

The event impacts 510 feet.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 9:21 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:46 p.m.

Crash report: Interstate 435

A crash has been reported on Interstate 435 from Armour Road to I-435 South.

The event impacts 150 feet.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 10:16 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 10:40 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from MO-12/Truman Road/Exit 60 to MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61.

The impacted road section is 510 feet long.

The report was issued Wednesday at 9:35 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:23 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between MO-12/Truman Road/Exit 60 and MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61.

The impacted road section is 510 feet long.

The warning was issued at 9:35 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:43 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 event impacts 590 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 9:18 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:43 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 event impacts 100 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 9:18 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:32 p.m.

Crash update: I-40/US-71

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-40/US-71 from I-435 to Bannister Road.

The event affects 810 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 8:40 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:51 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Donahoo Road/Exit 16 and K-5/Exit 18.

The impacted road section is 200 feet long.

The warning was issued at 5:48 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:59 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between K-10/Exit 1 and 95th Street/Exit 2.

The impacted road section is 530 feet long.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 4:32 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 4:40 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Bannister Road/Exit 70 and US-71/Exit 71.

The event affects 500 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 4:19 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:28 p.m.

Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on southbound I-435

There is a crash on I-435 between MO-291/Cookingham Drive/Exit 45 and 108th Street/Exit 46.

The event impacts 440 feet.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 2:50 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:02 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 between I-435/US-71/Exit 1 and Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1.

The impacted road section is 660 feet long.

The warning was issued at 5:08 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:20 p.m.

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 event affects 540 feet.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 4:19 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:28 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 from Raytown Road/Exit 4 to View High Drive/Exit 5.

The impacted road section is 600 feet long.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 4:20 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:28 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 between Raytown Road/Exit 4 and View High Drive/Exit 5.

The impacted road section is 480 feet long.

The warning was issued at 3:58 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:12 p.m.

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 38th Street/Exit 7 and K-5/Leavenworth Road/Exit 7.

The event affects 140 feet.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 9:16 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:14 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 between Front Street/Exit 57 and US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59.

The event affects 520 feet.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 5:25 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 5:36 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from I-70/US-40/US-71 to US-24/Independence Avenue.

The event affects 310 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 12:44 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:09 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 US-69/Exit 11 to I-435/US-69/Exit 12.

The event affects 400 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 11:21 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:42 p.m.

US-69 closed in Overland Park

There is a road closure on US-69 from 95th Street to I-35.

The event impacts 0.92 miles.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 8:26 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 11:30 p.m.

I-35 closed in Lenexa

The road is closed between US-69/Exit 225 and 75th Street/Exit 227 in Lenexa.

The impacted road section is 1.46 miles long.

The warning was issued at 7:55 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 8:51 p.m.

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed from Blue Valley Parkway to College Boulevard on northbound US-69.

The event affects 1.92 miles.

The incident was reported Friday at 7 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:40 p.m.

US-69 closed in Overland Park

There is a road closure on US-69 from 95th Street to I-35.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 8:26 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 8:40 p.m.

Overland Park: I-35 temporarily closed

There is a road closure on I-35 between US-69/Exit 225 and 75th Street/Exit 227.

The event impacts 550 feet.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 7:55 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:40 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 between College Boulevard and I-435.

The event impacts 670 feet.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 9:50 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:16 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound US-169

There is a crash on US-169 from MO-9 to US-69/Vivion Road.

The event impacts 0.95 miles.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 5:02 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:08 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 320 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 4:54 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:03 p.m.

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed between 135th Street and Blue Valley Parkway on northbound US-69.

The event impacts 0.58 miles.

The traffic alert was reported Friday at 7 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:39 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 between Blue Valley Parkway and 119th Street.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 2:18 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 2:28 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 event impacts 460 feet.

The warning was issued at 12:01 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:14 p.m.

This story was originally published January 22, 2025 at 12:17 AM.