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:

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 Pleasant Valley

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

The event impacts 470 feet.

The incident was reported Tuesday at 5:36 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:44 p.m.

Crash report: I-35

A crash has been reported on northbound I-35 between I-635/Exit 231 and 24th Street/Exit 232.

The event impacts 590 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 4:25 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:21 p.m.

Warning: Crash on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

A crash has been reported on I-35 from Eaton Street/Exit 235 to Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB).

The event impacts 450 feet.

The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 4:35 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 4:46 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

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

The event impacts 220 feet.

The incident report was issued Tuesday at 4:35 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:46 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between I-435/Exit 222 and 95th Street/Exit 224.

The event affects 640 feet.

The report was issued Tuesday at 4:08 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 4:22 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 Levee Road/Exit 5 to Bedford Road/Exit 5.

The event impacts 170 feet.

The warning was issued at 12:54 p.m. on Tuesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:46 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 75th Street/Exit 227 to 67th Street/Exit 228.

The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 1:26 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:38 p.m.

Interstate 70

Current Incidents:

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 event affects 360 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 6:36 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:39 p.m.

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 from I-435/Exit 8 to Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9.

The event affects 470 feet.

The incident was reported Tuesday at 5:31 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:38 p.m.

Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on eastbound I-70

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

The event impacts 590 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 3:17 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:46 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 660 feet.

The warning was issued Tuesday at 1:43 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:54 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 event impacts 630 feet.

The warning was issued at 11:28 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 11:36 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 from exit 411A to I-435 South.

The event impacts 650 feet.

The incident report was issued Tuesday at 8:12 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:26 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee

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

The event impacts 340 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 5:38 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-435 in Shawnee

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from 87th Street/Exit 3 to Midland Drive/Exit 5.

The event impacts 420 feet.

The warning was released on Tuesday at 5:26 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:38 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 380 feet long.

The incident was reported Tuesday at 4:14 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 4:51 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

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

The event impacts 640 feet.

The warning was issued at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:38 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

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

The impacted road section is 640 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 12:12 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:53 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 Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 and Raytown Road/Exit 4.

The event affects 160 feet.

The warning was released on Tuesday at 12:48 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 12:59 p.m.

U.S. 24

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between I-70/Kansas Tpke/Exit 12 and US-40/US-24/US-73/State Avenue/Exit 13.

The event affects 610 feet.

The incident was reported Tuesday at 7:16 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 7:28 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 between Front Street/Exit 57 and US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59.

The impacted road section is 580 feet long.

The warning was released on Tuesday at 2:01 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 3:03 p.m.

U.S. 69

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 from I-435 to 103rd Street.

The event impacts 250 feet.

The incident report was issued Tuesday at 6:51 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:58 p.m.

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed from Blue Valley Parkway to 135th Street on southbound US-69.

The incident was reported Friday at 7 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:01 p.m.

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed between 135th Street and 151st Street on southbound US-69.

The event impacts 1.36 miles.

The warning was issued at 7 a.m. on Friday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:01 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

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 traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 4:39 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:44 p.m.

Reports of a crash on northbound US-169

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on US-169 between NW Briarcliff Parkway and US-69/Vivion Road.

The warning was released on Tuesday at 5:22 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:38 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound US-69 South in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 South between the 18th Southtreet Expressway South and I-35 South.

The event impacts 450 feet.

The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 4:09 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:32 p.m.

Warning: Crash on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

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

The impacted road section is 420 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 3:30 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released 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 from US-69/Exit 52 to 48th Street/Exit 54.

The event impacts 450 feet.

The incident report was issued Tuesday at 2:37 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:14 p.m.

Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

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

The event impacts 420 feet.

The report was issued Tuesday at 2:46 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 2:57 p.m.

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed between 119th Street and 135th Street on southbound US-69.

The event impacts 0.50 miles.

The incident report was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 38th Street/Park Drive/Exit 419 and US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420.

The impacted road section is 660 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 1:43 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:54 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Merriam

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 67th Street/Exit 228 to US-56/US-69/Exit 228.

The event impacts 620 feet.

The warning was released on Tuesday at 1:20 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 1:32 p.m.

Reports of a crash on northbound US-69

There is a crash on US-69 from 119th Street to College Boulevard.

The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 11:23 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:20 p.m.

Crash update: I-35

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-35 between US-56/US-69/Exit 228 and Johnson Drive/Exit 229.

The impacted road section is 480 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 11:41 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:20 p.m.

U.S. 71

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on US-71 from 22nd Street to Truman Road.

The impacted road section is 420 feet long.

The incident report was issued Tuesday at 10:59 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 11:13 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 from 85th Street to 75th Street.

The event impacts 160 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 6:52 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:04 p.m.

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 from MO-150 to 140th Street.

The event affects 640 feet.

The warning was issued Tuesday at 12:48 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:38 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 Harry South Truman Drive and Blue Ridge Boulevard.

The event affects 150 feet.

The warning was issued Tuesday at 1:17 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:32 p.m.

U.S. 169

Current Incidents:

Right lane closed in Merriam

The right lane is closed between I-35 and US-169/Metcalf Avenue in Merriam.

The event affects 70 feet.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 8 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:02 p.m.

Right lane closed in Merriam

The right lane is closed between I-35 and US-169/Metcalf Avenue in Merriam.

The event affects 250 feet.

The warning was issued at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:58 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

A crash has been reported on northbound I-29

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-29 between US-169/Exit 2 and Waukomis Drive/Exit 3.

The impacted road section is 190 feet long.

The incident was reported Tuesday at 4:18 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 4:28 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Lone Elm Road to US-169/K-7/Exit 215.

The event affects 550 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 9:44 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 12:20 p.m.

This story was originally published January 28, 2025 at 12:11 AM.