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 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 600 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 10:04 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:12 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Greystone Avenue in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Greystone Avenue between exit 235 and I-35 North.

The event affects 380 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 9:33 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 10:13 p.m.

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 600 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 9:33 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:38 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Old K-56/Exit 217 to East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218.

The impacted road section is 330 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 5:51 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:27 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Warning in North Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-29/I-35

There has been a crash on I-29/I-35 between Bedford Road/Exit 5 and 16th Avenue/Exit 5.

The event impacts 570 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 3 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:10 p.m.

A crash has been reported on northbound I-35

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 between Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233 and Eaton Street/Exit 235.

The impacted road section is 0.76 miles long.

The warning was issued at 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:59 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 MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 to Parvin Road/Exit 8.

The event affects 570 feet.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 2:44 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 2:59 p.m.

Warning in Mission: Crash reported on northbound I-35

There is a crash on I-35 from Johnson Drive/Exit 229 to Antioch Road/Exit 230.

The event impacts 310 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 1:48 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 2 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 affects 590 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 1:23 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 1:36 p.m.

Crash reported on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-670 from Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB) to I-35/Exit 2T.

The impacted road section is 60 feet long.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 1:19 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.

Reports of a crash on northbound I-35

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

The event affects 90 feet.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 1:08 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 1:19 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 impacted road section is 320 feet long.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 12:32 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 12:49 p.m.

Heavy snowfall on Northeast 46th Terrace in Kansas City

There is warning for heavy snowfall from exit 1B to I-35 North on Northeast 46th Terrace.

The impacted road section is 0.87 miles long.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 12 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:03 p.m.

Interstate 70

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on Fairfax Trafficway in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Fairfax Trafficway between Fairfax Trafficway and I-70 West.

The event impacts 280 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 9:43 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:49 p.m.

Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on the Harry Darby Memorial Highway

A crash has been reported on the Harry Darby Memorial Highway from I-70 exit 4B to I-70 West.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 6:33 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:44 p.m.

Kansas City: Harry Darby Memorial Highway closed

The road is closed from I-70 exit 4B to I-70 West in Kansas City.

The event impacts 590 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 6:33 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:32 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 I-70/Exit 63 to Stadium Drive.

The event affects 340 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 4:48 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:03 p.m.

Incident on westbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is an incident on I-70 between I-35/Beardsley Road/Exit 2 and Third Street/James St/Exit 423.

The warning was issued at 4:26 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:33 p.m.

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 impacts 210 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 3:43 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:21 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Independence

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from US-40/Exit 11 to Noland Road/Exit 12.

The event impacts 220 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 2:31 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:04 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 470 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 1:03 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:42 p.m.

Crash update: I-70

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on eastbound I-70 from I-435/Exit 411 to 78th Street/Exit 414.

The event affects 500 feet.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 1:24 p.m.

Crash update: I-70

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on eastbound I-70 between I-435/Exit 411 and 78th Street/Exit 414.

The event affects 500 feet.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 12:43 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 411 to 78th Street/Exit 414.

The event impacts 540 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 12:28 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:43 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 Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65 and MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66.

The event impacts 380 feet.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 11:22 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:29 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Carondelet Drive in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Carondelet Drive between State Line Road and I-435 East.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 7:41 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 7:50 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Shawnee Mission Parkway in Shawnee

There is a broken down vehicle on Shawnee Mission Parkway from Shawnee Mission Parkway East to I-435 North.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 6:04 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:15 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 between 87th Street/Exit 3 and Midland Drive/Exit 5.

The event affects 340 feet.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 1:37 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:18 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between MO-152/Exit 49 and Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51.

The event affects 250 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 7:23 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 2 p.m.

Crash reported on northbound I-435 in Shawnee

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 from 87th Street/Exit 3 to Midland Drive/Exit 5.

The impacted road section is 560 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 12:34 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Mid-West Drive in Edwardsville

There is a broken down vehicle on Mid-West Drive from Woodend Road to I-435 North.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 12:38 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 1:19 p.m.

Interstate 470

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on View High Drive in Lee's Summit

There is a broken down vehicle on View High Drive from exit 5 to I-470 West.

The impacted road section is 430 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 9:08 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 9:20 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 between Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 and Raytown Road/Exit 4.

The impacted road section is 470 feet long.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 3:38 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:51 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 South 42nd Street in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on South 42nd Street from exit 1C to I-635 North.

The impacted road section is 270 feet long.

The warning was issued at 4:33 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:39 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Riverside

There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 from K-5/Exit 8 to Horizons Parkway/Exit 9.

The event affects 330 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 2:38 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:59 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 from Merriam Drive/Exit 1 to Shawnee Drive/Exit 1.

The event impacts 580 feet.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 12:14 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 12:32 p.m.

U.S. 24

Current Incidents:

Kansas City: I-635 closed

The road is closed from US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5 to I-70/Exit 4 in Kansas City.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 8:55 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 9:02 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 between US-40/US-24/US-73/State Avenue/Exit 13 and Parallel Parkway/Exit 14.

The event impacts 440 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 2:47 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 4:33 p.m.

U.S. 69

Current Incidents:

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed between 135th Street and College Boulevard on northbound US-69.

The event affects 3.00 miles.

The traffic alert was released Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 10:43 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 from US-69/18th Street Expressway to Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233A.

The impacted road section is 640 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 3:59 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:33 p.m.

Reports of a crash on northbound I-35

There is a crash on I-35 between US-69/18th Street Expressway and Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233A.

The event affects 80 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 3:05 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:57 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Merriam

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-56/US-69/Exit 228 to Johnson Drive/Exit 229.

The impacted road section is 640 feet long.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 2:09 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 2:18 p.m.

Heavy snowfall on northbound US-69 in Kansas City

There is warning for heavy snowfall from I-35 (Kansas City) (South) to I-70/US-40/Exit 420 on US-69.

The event impacts 3.15 miles.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 12:22 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 2:12 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on West 151st Street in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on West 151st Street between US-69 South and West 151st Street.

The impacted road section is 380 feet long.

The warning was issued at 1:46 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 1:54 p.m.

Crash report: I-35

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-35 between I-635/Exit 231 and US-69/18th Street Expressway.

The event affects 0.87 miles.

The report was issued Wednesday at 12:35 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 12:49 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 last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:43 p.m.

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed from 151st Street to 135th Street on northbound US-69.

The event impacts 1.22 miles.

The warning was released on Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 12:43 p.m.

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed between 95th Street and Blue Valley Parkway on southbound US-69.

The impacted road section is 2.85 miles long.

The traffic alert was reported Friday at 7 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:43 p.m.

Heavy snowfall on southbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is warning for heavy snowfall between I-435/US-69/Exit 12 and North Chouteau Trafficway/Exit 9 on I-35.

The event impacts 1.61 miles.

The report was issued Wednesday at 12:10 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:15 p.m.

U.S. 71

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-40/US-71 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between 85th Street and 75th Street.

The event impacts 60 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 2:03 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 2:42 p.m.

U.S. 169

Current Incidents:

Warning: Crash on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 from US-169/Exit 234 to Eaton Street/Exit 235.

The event impacts 650 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 8:20 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:32 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Warning: Crash on eastbound I-35 in Olathe

A crash has been reported on I-35 between Lone Elm Road and US-169/K-7/Exit 215.

The impacted road section is 550 feet long.

The report was issued Wednesday at 2:04 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:59 p.m.

This story was originally published February 12, 2025 at 12:10 AM.