Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways
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Interstate 35
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Merriam
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 75th Street/Exit 227 to 67th Street/Exit 228.
The event affects 320 feet.
The warning was released on Thursday at 6:38 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 11:15 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29/I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-29/I-35 between MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 and Parvin Road/Exit 8.
The event impacts 570 feet.
The warning was issued at 6:23 p.m. on Thursday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 8:45 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Overland Park
A crash has been reported on I-35 from Antioch Road/Exit 230 to I-635/Exit 231.
The event impacts 200 feet.
The incident was reported Thursday at 8:29 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 8:40 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 119th Street/Exit 220 to I-435/Exit 222.
The event impacts 630 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 8:10 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 8:18 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-35, between 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222.
The impacted road section is 0.96 miles long.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 6:08 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 6:37 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-35 between Old K-56/Exit 217 and 119th Street/Exit 220.
The event impacts 1.06 miles.
The incident was reported Thursday at 6:08 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:26 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on westbound I-35 in Olathe
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-35 between I-435/Exit 222 and East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218.
The impacted road section is 1.03 miles long.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 3:45 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:26 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between Lone Elm Road and East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 on I-35.
The event impacts 2.31 miles.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 6:03 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 6:09 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 from 95th Street/Exit 224 to West 87th Street/Exit 225.
The event impacts 520 feet.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 5:18 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
A crash has been reported on northbound I-35
There has been a crash on I-35 between Johnson Drive/Exit 229 and I-635/Exit 231.
The event impacts 0.72 miles.
The warning was issued at 3:41 p.m. on Thursday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 3:49 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Gardner
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-56/175th Street/Exit 210 to Lone Elm Road.
The impacted road section is 610 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 2:29 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 3:05 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Crash report: I-70
There has been a crash on eastbound I-70 from I-435/Exit 411 to 78th Street/Exit 414.
The impacted road section is 120 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 9:34 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 11:42 p.m.
Reports of a crash on Leeds Road
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on Leeds Road between Blue and I-70 East.
The incident was reported Thursday at 9:20 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:26 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Marsh Avenue in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Marsh Avenue between I-70 exit 63 and I-70 West.
The impacted road section is 500 feet long.
The incident was reported Thursday at 9:29 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 9:40 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on eastbound I-70
A crash has been reported on I-70 from Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6 to US-40/31st Street/Exit 7.
The event affects 470 feet.
The warning was released on Thursday at 8:57 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 9:13 p.m.
Kansas City: East 15th Terrace closed
The road is closed between I-70 East and East 18th Street in Kansas City.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 6:23 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:49 p.m.
Crash report: I-70
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on eastbound I-70 between 78th Street/Exit 414 and Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415.
The event impacts 90 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 5:59 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:09 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 affects 450 feet.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 5:24 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:58 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 Third Street/James St/Exit 423 to I-35/Beardsley Road/Exit 2.
The impacted road section is 540 feet long.
The warning was released on Thursday at 4:05 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 5:42 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 and I-70/Exit 63.
The impacted road section is 500 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 3:50 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 5:25 p.m.
Crash report: I-70
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-70 from Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza to K-7/Exit 224.
The impacted road section is 670 feet long.
The warning was issued Thursday at 4:59 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:25 p.m.
Crash update: I-70
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on eastbound I-70 from Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza to K-7/Exit 224.
The event affects 670 feet.
The warning was issued at 4:59 p.m. on Thursday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:09 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on North 98th Street in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on North 98th Street between I-70 exit 12A and I-70 East.
The event affects 710 feet.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 2:02 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:14 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Kansas Avenue/Exit 11 to I-70/Kansas Tpke/Exit 12.
The impacted road section is 190 feet long.
The report was issued Thursday at 1:09 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 1:18 p.m.
Warning: Crash 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 impacted road section is 0.79 miles long.
The report was issued Thursday at 12:16 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 12:28 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 Raytown Road/Exit 63 and Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.
The impacted road section is 350 feet long.
The incident was reported Thursday at 10:05 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 10:47 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 warning was issued Thursday at 9:10 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 9:46 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Roe Avenue/Exit 77 to State Line Road/Exit 75/MO--KS State Border.
The impacted road section is 250 feet long.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 9:13 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 9:24 p.m.
Crash reported on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 from Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67 to 87th Street/Exit 69.
The impacted road section is 0.84 miles long.
The warning was issued at 8:32 p.m. on Thursday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 8:45 p.m.
Crash reported on the Kansas Turnpike in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on the Kansas Turnpike between exit 411A and I-435 South.
The event impacts 760 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 6:42 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 7:44 p.m.
Crash update: I-435
A crash has been reported on northbound I-435 from Donahoo Road/Exit 16 to K-5/Exit 18.
The event impacts 390 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 6:10 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 7:05 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on westbound K-10 in Lenexa
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on K-10, between I-435 and Ridgeview Road.
The event affects 0.90 miles.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 6:17 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 6:20 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on westbound K-10 in Lenexa
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on K-10 between I-435 and South Woodland Street.
The impacted road section is 1.58 miles long.
The warning was released on Thursday at 5:29 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 5:58 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.
Interstate 470
Current Incidents:
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 impacted road section is 350 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 7:53 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 8:29 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:
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on southbound I-635 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-635, between K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3 and Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2.
The impacted road section is 0.53 miles long.
The warning was issued Thursday at 6:38 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 7 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a crash on I-635 between Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2 and Swartz Road/Exit 2.
The event impacts 570 feet.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 6:38 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 6:49 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Reports of a crash on the Kansas Turnpike
A crash has been reported on the Kansas Turnpike from exit 418B to I-635 North.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 5:32 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:47 p.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on Charlotte Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Charlotte Street from exit 2L to I-670 West.
The impacted road section is 360 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 2:16 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 2:26 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
Crash report: I-635
A crash has been reported on northbound I-635 from I-70/Exit 4 to US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5.
The event impacts 450 feet.
The warning was issued at 9:51 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 10:08 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-35
There has been a crash on I-35 between US-24/Independence Avenue and Paseo Boulevard.
The event affects 590 feet.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 7:29 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 7:44 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound US-24 East in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-24 East from exit 2G to I-70 West.
The impacted road section is 50 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 5:36 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 6:04 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 event affects 170 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 5:41 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:53 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-635
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-635 between I-70/Exit 4 and US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5.
The event impacts 120 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 5:28 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 5:42 p.m.
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 520 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 4:49 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 4:58 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Warning: Crash on northbound I-35 in Merriam
There has been a crash on I-35 between US-56/US-69/Exit 228 and Johnson Drive/Exit 229.
The impacted road section is 640 feet long.
The warning was issued at 10:17 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 11:42 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 event affects 610 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 8:28 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 10:08 p.m.
A crash has been reported on northbound US-69
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on US-69 between 167th Street and 151st Street.
The event affects 210 feet.
The warning was released on Thursday at 8:46 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 8:56 p.m.
Crash update: US-69
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound US-69 between 119th Street and College Boulevard.
The event impacts 440 feet.
The warning was released on Thursday at 5:51 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 6:54 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on southbound US-69 in Overland Park
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between College Boulevard and Blue Valley Parkway on US-69.
The event affects 1.80 miles.
The warning was released on Thursday at 6:05 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 6:43 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Reports of a crash on northbound I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 from US-69/18th Street Expressway to Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233A.
The event affects 640 feet.
The warning was issued at 3:59 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 4:52 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on eastbound I-70
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 between 38th Street/Park Drive/Exit 419 and US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420.
The event impacts 650 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 4:11 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:24 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
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 incident report was issued Thursday at 11:17 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 11:31 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from Main Street to Harry South Truman Drive.
The event affects 320 feet.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 11:17 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:26 p.m.
Crash update: I-40/US-71
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-40/US-71 between Main Street and Harry South Truman Drive.
The impacted road section is 260 feet long.
The incident was reported Thursday at 10:52 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 11:26 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Belton
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from CR-Y to 155th Street.
The event impacts 520 feet.
The warning was issued at 10:52 p.m. on Thursday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 11:09 p.m.
Crash report: I-40/US-71
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-40/US-71 between CR-Y and 155th Street.
The impacted road section is 600 feet long.
The warning was issued Thursday at 10:27 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 10:36 p.m.
Reports of a crash on northbound the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71
A crash has been reported on the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 from US-56/Swope Parkway to Brush Creek Boulevard.
The event affects 120 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 8:41 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 8:56 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 CR-Y to 155th Street.
The event affects 500 feet.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 3:52 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 4 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Lone Elm Road and US-169/K-7/Exit 215.
The event affects 570 feet.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 8:18 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 11:15 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 70 feet.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 8 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 8:07 p.m.
Right lane closed in Merriam
The right lane is closed between I-35 and US-169/Metcalf Avenue in Merriam.
The impacted road section is 120 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 8 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:05 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound US-169
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on US-169 between Englewood Road and 68th Street.
The impacted road section is 140 feet long.
The warning was issued Thursday at 5:57 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:20 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 50 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 4:23 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:35 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Lone Elm Road and US-169/K-7/Exit 215.
The event affects 620 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 12:31 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 1:46 p.m.
This story was originally published January 30, 2025 at 12:18 AM.