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 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 610 feet.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 7:41 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 7:52 p.m.

A crash has been reported on northbound I-35

A crash has been reported on I-35 from Antioch Road/Exit 230 to I-635/Exit 231.

The impacted road section is 250 feet long.

The warning was issued Thursday at 6:33 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:46 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 impacted road section is 290 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 4:21 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:29 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB) and 27th Street/Exit 1B (SB).

The impacted road section is 550 feet long.

The warning was released on Thursday at 3:34 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:13 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Madison Avenue in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Madison Avenue between exit 2T and I-35 South.

The event affects 350 feet.

The incident was reported Thursday at 3:06 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 3:23 p.m.

Reports of a crash on westbound US-50 West

A crash has been reported on US-50 West between exit 83 and I-35 South.

The incident was reported Thursday at 1:57 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 2:55 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-35 South in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 South from exit 2A to exit 2W.

The event affects 580 feet.

The warning was issued at 2 p.m. on Thursday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 2:37 p.m.

Crash reported on westbound US-50 West in Lenexa

There has been a crash on US-50 West from exit 83 to I-35 South.

The impacted road section is 420 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 1:57 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 2:09 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on westbound US-50 West in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on US-50 West between exit 83 and I-35 South.

The event impacts 870 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 1:27 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 2:03 p.m.

Interstate 70

Current Incidents:

Crash reported on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 between Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 and Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.

The event impacts 460 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 8:46 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 8:55 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Jackson Avenue/Exit 5 and Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6.

The event affects 270 feet.

The warning was issued at 8:04 p.m. on Thursday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 8:15 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Brooklyn Avenue/Exit 3 to Prospect Avenue/Exit 3.

The impacted road section is 580 feet long.

The incident was reported Thursday at 7:30 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 7:41 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415 to 57th Street/Exit 417.

The event impacts 620 feet.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 5:44 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 7:08 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Bonner Springs

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between K-7/Exit 224 and 110th Street/Exit 410.

The incident was reported Thursday at 4:28 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:41 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Edwardsville

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between K-7/Exit 224 and 110th Street/Exit 410.

The impacted road section is 550 feet long.

The warning was released on Thursday at 4:28 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 4:35 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from I-435/Exit 8 to Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9.

The impacted road section is 270 feet long.

The report was issued Thursday at 4:22 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 4:29 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 220 feet.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 2:17 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 2:26 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 affects 170 feet.

The warning was issued Thursday at 1:19 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 1:29 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 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66 and Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67.

The event affects 240 feet.

The warning was issued at 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 10:58 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from 95th Street/Exit 2 to 87th Street/Exit 3.

The event affects 250 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 9:34 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 10:42 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Oak Leaf Drive in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Oak Leaf Drive between exit 65 and I-435 South.

The warning was issued Thursday at 10:23 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 10:37 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Eastern Avenue in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Eastern Avenue between Raytown Road and I-435 South.

The event affects 500 feet.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 10 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 10:08 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 Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67 to 87th Street/Exit 69.

The impacted road section is 390 feet long.

The incident was reported Thursday at 4:26 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:59 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from 48th Street/Exit 54 to Parvin Road/Exit 54.

The event affects 620 feet.

The incident was reported Thursday at 1:20 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 3:56 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 affects 380 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 2:25 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:37 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 event impacts 650 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 1:26 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:03 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from 87th Street/Exit 69 to Bannister Road/Exit 70.

The event affects 570 feet.

The warning was issued Thursday at 1:37 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 1:46 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 630 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 12:59 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 1:11 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 150 feet long.

The warning was issued at 11:11 a.m. on Thursday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 12:05 p.m.

Interstate 470

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 eastbound I-470

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

The impacted road section is 0.73 miles long.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 4:57 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:27 p.m.

U.S. 24

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 North in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 North between I-70/I-35/US-40/US-24 and The Downtown Airport.

The event affects 120 feet.

The warning was issued Thursday at 6:01 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:12 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 Front Street/Exit 57 to US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59.

The impacted road section is 580 feet long.

The warning was issued Thursday at 3:55 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:07 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 Brighton Avenue/Exit 10 to US-69/Exit 11.

The event affects 580 feet.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 10:11 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 10:25 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 790 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 6:02 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 6:17 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Merriam

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

The event impacts 610 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 5:45 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 5:55 p.m.

U.S. 71

Current Incidents:

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 from US-56/Swope Parkway to Brush Creek Boulevard.

The event impacts 510 feet.

The warning was issued Thursday at 10:32 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 10:42 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Crash reported on northbound US-71 in Kansas City

A crash has been reported on US-71 from 22nd Street to Truman Road.

The event impacts 380 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 4:59 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 5:10 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 eastbound I-35 in Olathe

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-169/K-7/Exit 215 and Old K-56/Exit 217.

The event impacts 460 feet.

The warning was issued Thursday at 4:28 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 4:35 p.m.

This story was originally published January 23, 2025 at 12:13 AM.