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 northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Eaton Street/Exit 235 to Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB).

The event affects 90 feet.

The warning was issued Thursday at 11:21 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:32 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 from I-35 to MO-1/Davidson Road/Exit 1.

The impacted road section is 500 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 10:17 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 10:59 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 16th Avenue/Exit 5 to MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6.

The event impacts 190 feet.

The report was issued Thursday at 4:59 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:11 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 230 feet.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 11:36 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 12:11 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 95th Street/Exit 224 and West 87th Street/Exit 225.

The impacted road section is 570 feet long.

The warning was released on Thursday at 10:32 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 12:11 p.m.

Interstate 70

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from I-70/Exit 63 to Stadium Drive.

The impacted road section is 210 feet long.

The warning was issued at 11:45 p.m. on Thursday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:55 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

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

The event affects 210 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 8:08 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 8:49 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between US-40/31st Street/Exit 7 and Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7.

The event impacts 300 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 7:36 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 8:15 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 between Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 and Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.

The event impacts 240 feet.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 2:31 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 4:04 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 from K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3 to I-70/Exit 4.

The event impacts 480 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 3:52 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 3:58 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 390 feet.

The incident was reported Thursday at 2:43 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 3:22 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 to Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.

The event affects 500 feet.

The warning was issued at 2:10 p.m. on Thursday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 2:19 p.m.

Crash report: I-435

A crash has been reported on southbound I-435 between MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 and I-70/Exit 63.

The event impacts 360 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 12:50 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 1:46 p.m.

Crash reported in Kansas City

A crash has been reported in Kansas City between Park Drive and I-70 West.

The impacted road section is 0.61 miles long.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 1:18 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 1:30 p.m.

Reports of a crash on eastbound I-70

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 from Prospect Avenue/Exit 3 to Benton Boulevard/Exit 4.

The impacted road section is 440 feet long.

The warning was issued at 11:56 a.m. on Thursday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 12:50 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between US-40/31st Street/Exit 7 and Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7.

The impacted road section is 440 feet long.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 12:14 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 12:28 p.m.

Crash reported on westbound I-70 in Kansas City

There has been a crash on I-70 from 18th Street/Exit 4 to Benton Boulevard/Exit 4.

The event impacts 620 feet.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 11:56 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 12:05 p.m.

Interstate 435

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa

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

The event impacts 590 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 8:17 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 8:26 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from MO-210/Exit 55 to Front Street/Exit 57.

The event impacts 400 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 7:47 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:53 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 event affects 170 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 3:09 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:01 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between 96th Street/Exit 47 and MO-152/Exit 49.

The event impacts 610 feet.

The incident was reported Thursday at 6:19 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 6:32 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Holliday Drive/Exit 8 and Woodend Road/Exit 8.

The event impacts 450 feet.

The incident was reported Thursday at 3:28 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:04 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa

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

The event affects 120 feet.

The incident was reported Thursday at 2:32 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 2:43 p.m.

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 event affects 340 feet.

The warning was issued at 6:47 p.m. on Thursday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 8:54 p.m.

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 from Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 to Raytown Road/Exit 4.

The event affects 590 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 4:22 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:32 p.m.

Interstate 635

Current Incidents:

Reports of a crash on northbound I-635

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-635 from Shawnee Drive/Exit 1 to Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2.

The event impacts 550 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 10:26 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 10:42 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.

Interstate 670

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on East 16th Street in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on East 16th Street from Bruce R. Watkins Drive to I-670 East.

The impacted road section is 290 feet long.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 9:33 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 10:12 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. 24

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59 and 12th Street/Exit 60.

The event impacts 620 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 9:05 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 9:16 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from US-40/US-24/US-73/State Avenue/Exit 13 to Parallel Parkway/Exit 14.

The event impacts 180 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 3:42 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 3:52 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-24/Independence Avenue to Paseo Boulevard.

The impacted road section is 250 feet long.

The incident was reported Thursday at 2:38 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 3:16 p.m.

Crash update: I-635

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-635 from I-70/Exit 4 to US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5.

The event affects 550 feet.

The warning was issued Thursday at 1:08 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:08 p.m.

U.S. 69

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-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 610 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 4:49 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:23 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

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

The event affects 80 feet.

The incident was reported Thursday at 4:04 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:15 p.m.

Crash report: I-35

A crash has been reported on eastbound I-35 between US-69/Exit 225 and 75th Street/Exit 227.

The event affects 460 feet.

The warning was released on Thursday at 12:59 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 1:12 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 140th Street and Main Street.

The event affects 250 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 3:21 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:43 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:

Right lane closed in Merriam

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

The impacted road section is 190 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 8 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 7:18 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.

This story was originally published February 6, 2025 at 12:16 AM.