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 Lenexa

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

The impacted road section is 590 feet long.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 6:44 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:19 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on West 16th Street in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on West 16th Street from exit 2T to I-35 South.

The event affects 370 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 6:37 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 7:07 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

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

There is a crash on I-35 between Eaton Street/Exit 235 and Southwest Boulevard/Pennway Street/Exit 1C (NB).

The event impacts 0.81 miles.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 3:52 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:02 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between North Chouteau Trafficway/Exit 9 and Brighton Avenue/Exit 10.

The event affects 520 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 3:39 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 3:50 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 from East Front Street to Levee Road/Exit 5.

The event impacts 560 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 3:08 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:15 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222.

The event impacts 330 feet.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 1:43 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:21 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on westbound I-35 in Lenexa

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

The event impacts 570 feet.

The warning was issued at 1:49 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 2:03 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from MO-1/Antioch Road/Exit 8 to North Chouteau Trafficway/Exit 9.

The event impacts 290 feet.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 12:32 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 12:45 p.m.

Interstate 70

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on Stadium Drive in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Stadium Drive from I-70 exit 63 to I-70 East.

The event affects 980 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 11:24 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 11:36 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70/I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70/I-35 from Delaware Street/Main St/East Second St/Exit 2 to West Ninth Street/Oak St/East Second St/Exit 2.

The event impacts 430 feet.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 1:33 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:25 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 event affects 440 feet.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 3:38 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:55 p.m.

Reports of a crash on the Kansas Turnpike

A crash has been reported on the Kansas Turnpike from I-70 exit 12 to I-435 South.

The event affects 450 feet.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 6:29 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:31 p.m.

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 120 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 3:56 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:01 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 Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415 to 57th Street/Exit 417.

The impacted road section is 470 feet long.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 5:15 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 5:49 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 affects 470 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 5:15 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 5:31 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 78th Street/Exit 414 and Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415.

The event affects 270 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 5:10 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 5:19 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 impacted road section is 580 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 4:39 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 4:49 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

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

The impacted road section is 600 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 3:56 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:08 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 impacted road section is 150 feet long.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 3:29 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 3:44 p.m.

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 240 feet long.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 12:21 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 3:44 p.m.

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 980 feet long.

The report was issued Wednesday at 12:21 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:15 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

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

The event affects 510 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 11:37 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:21 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 310 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 11:35 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:09 p.m.

Interstate 435

Current Incidents:

Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-435

A crash has been reported on I-435 from K-32/Exit 9 to Kansas Avenue/Exit 11.

The event affects 520 feet.

The warning was issued at 9:47 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:01 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 in Randolph

There is a broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 from Armour Road to I-435 South.

The event affects 700 feet.

The warning was issued at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:49 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Lackman Road/Exit 1 to K-10/Exit 1.

The impacted road section is 630 feet long.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 5:02 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:37 p.m.

Crash reported on the George Brett Super Highway in Kansas City

There has been a crash on the George Brett Super Highway between exit 8B and I-435 North.

The event affects 540 feet.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 2:10 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 3:50 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 impacted road section is 490 feet long.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 12:21 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:44 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 between I-435 and Bannister Road.

The event impacts 710 feet.

The warning was issued at 2:31 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 3:09 p.m.

A crash has been reported on northbound I-435

A crash has been reported on I-435 from Leavenworth Road/Exit 15 to Donahoo Road/Exit 16.

The event affects 280 feet.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 2:46 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:09 p.m.

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 impacted road section is 450 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 1:03 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:39 p.m.

Warning: Crash on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville

A crash has been reported on I-435 between Holliday Drive/Exit 8 and Woodend Road/Exit 8.

The event impacts 450 feet.

The warning was issued at 11:54 a.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 12:51 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee

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

The event affects 340 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 11:55 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:33 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

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

The event impacts 200 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 12:21 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:33 p.m.

Interstate 470

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from Red Bridge Road to I-470/US-50.

The event affects 150 feet.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 10:29 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:43 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 between Raytown Road/Exit 4 and View High Drive/Exit 5.

The event affects 330 feet.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 5:57 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:07 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 between I-435/US-71/Exit 1 and Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1.

The event affects 650 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 5:54 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:07 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on Raytown Road in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Raytown Road between Raytown Road and I-470 West.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 5:01 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:37 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 between I-470/US-50 and I-435.

The impacted road section is 880 feet long.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 2:32 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 2:45 p.m.

Interstate 670

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Broadway Boulevard between exit 2T and I-670 West.

The event impacts 570 feet.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 5:58 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 6:49 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:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

A crash has been reported on northbound I-35

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 between US-24/Independence Avenue and Paseo Boulevard.

The event affects 590 feet.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 1:32 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 1:45 p.m.

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 event impacts 650 feet.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 1:15 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:27 p.m.

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

There is a crash on I-35 from 12th Street/Exit 2 to I-70/US-169/US-24/Exit 2.

The impacted road section is 110 feet long.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 12:46 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:57 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 reported Friday at 7 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:54 p.m.

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

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

The event affects 1.36 miles.

The warning was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:49 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 24th Street/Exit 232 to US-69/18th Street Expressway.

The event impacts 600 feet.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 5:31 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 8:49 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 from 167th Street to 151st Street.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 6:04 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:43 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 from US-69/Vivion Road/Exit 1 to US-169/Exit 2.

The event affects 300 feet.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 3:36 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:19 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park

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

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 3:59 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:08 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

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

The event impacts 190 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 3:15 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 3:50 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 North in Mission

There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 North between I-635 North / Metcalf Avenue and I-35 North.

The event affects 610 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 2:31 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:39 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Merriam

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

The impacted road section is 290 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 12:38 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 2:15 p.m.

U.S. 71

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between Longview Road and Red Bridge Road.

The event impacts 400 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 11:02 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:36 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 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM.