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-29/I-35 in North 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 650 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 10:36 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 11:17 p.m.
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 impacted road section is 470 feet long.
The warning was issued Friday at 9:05 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 9:15 p.m.
Broken down vehicle in Liberty
There is a broken down vehicle in Liberty from MO-291 to I-35/MO-33/North Lightburne Street.
The impacted road section is 630 feet long.
The warning was issued Friday at 5:15 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 6:51 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB) and I-670/Broadway Boulevard/Exit 2.
The event affects 50 feet.
The warning was issued Friday at 4:56 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 6 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 Eaton Street/Exit 235 and Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB).
The event affects 180 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 5:12 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 5:49 p.m.
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 impacted road section is 270 feet long.
The incident was reported Friday at 5:29 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 5:38 p.m.
A crash has been reported in Liberty
A crash has been reported in Libertynorthbound between MO-291 and I-35/MO-33/North Lightburne Street.
The impacted road section is 630 feet long.
The incident was reported Friday at 5:15 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 5:27 p.m.
Warning: Crash in Liberty
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash in Libertynorthbound between MO-291 and I-35/MO-33/North Lightburne Street.
The event affects 500 feet.
The warning was issued Friday at 5:17 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 5:27 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on West 26th Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on West 26th Street from West Pennway Street to I-35 North.
The event affects 680 feet.
The warning was released on Friday at 4:57 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 5:09 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Southwest Boulevard/Pennway Street/Exit 1C (NB) and 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB).
The event impacts 630 feet.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 2:52 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 3:25 p.m.
Warning: Crash on Marshall Drive in Lenexa
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on Marshall Drive between 87th Street Parkway exit 225A and I-35 South.
The event impacts 290 feet.
The incident report was issued Friday at 2:37 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 2:46 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on East Cambridge Circle Drive in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on East Cambridge Circle Drive between Cambridge Circle exit 235 and I-35 South.
The event affects 80 feet.
The incident was reported Friday at 1:11 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 1:20 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Merriam
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 75th Street/Exit 227 and 67th Street/Exit 228.
The event affects 500 feet.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 1:05 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 1:15 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 impacted road section is 560 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 6:24 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 6:34 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70/I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70/I-35 between Delaware Street/Main St/East Second St/Exit 2 and West Ninth Street/Oak St/East Second St/Exit 2.
The impacted road section is 640 feet long.
The incident report was issued Friday at 4:24 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 5:32 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 between Delaware Street/Main St/East Second St/Exit 2 and West Ninth Street/Oak St/East Second St/Exit 2.
The impacted road section is 640 feet long.
The warning was issued Friday at 4:24 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 4:57 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 640 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 3:21 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 3:59 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 warning was issued at 3:21 p.m. on Friday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 3:42 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Jackson Avenue/Exit 5 to Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6.
The event impacts 660 feet.
The incident was reported Friday at 1:30 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 1:43 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 from MO-210/Exit 55 to Front Street/Exit 57.
The impacted road section is 130 feet long.
The report was issued Friday at 10:56 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 11:12 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 US-71/Exit 71 to US-50/Exit 71.
The event affects 600 feet.
The report was issued Friday at 5:44 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 5:54 p.m.
Highway 169 closed in Kansas City
The road is closed from L. P. Cookingham Drive to I-435 East in Kansas City.
The event impacts 0.55 miles.
The warning was issued Friday at 4:33 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 4:35 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67 and 87th Street/Exit 69.
The impacted road section is 390 feet long.
The warning was issued at 3:01 p.m. on Friday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 3:14 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Oldham Road in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Oldham Road from Oakwood Road to I-435 South.
The warning was issued at 2:56 p.m. on Friday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 3:03 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Lackman Road/Exit 1 and K-10/Exit 1.
The impacted road section is 610 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 1:54 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 2:29 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Lackman Road/Exit 1 and K-10/Exit 1.
The event impacts 630 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 12:08 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 2 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 event affects 590 feet.
The incident report was issued Friday at 12:08 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 1:20 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 traffic alert was issued Friday at 12:08 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 1:15 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Donahoo Road/Exit 16 to K-5/Exit 18.
The event affects 510 feet.
The warning was released on Friday at 12:43 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 12:59 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 610 feet.
The warning was issued Friday at 10:32 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 12:35 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 130 feet.
The report was issued Friday at 7:04 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 7:13 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on the U. S. Highway 71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on the U. S. Highway 71 between I-49 North and I-470 East.
The event impacts 200 feet.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 4:17 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 4:29 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 event impacts 430 feet.
The report was issued Friday at 1:42 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 1:54 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 eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between Broadway Boulevard/Central Street/Exit 2R-2South and Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB).
The event impacts 320 feet.
The warning was issued at 3:15 p.m. on Friday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 3:25 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
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 impacts 140 feet.
The warning was issued Friday at 6:36 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 11:28 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5 and Parallel Parkway/Exit 6.
The impacted road section is 600 feet long.
The warning was issued at 6:11 p.m. on Friday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 6:56 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between I-70/Exit 4 and US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5.
The event impacts 120 feet.
The report was issued Friday at 5:49 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 6:28 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-24/Independence Avenue and Paseo Boulevard.
The impacted road section is 590 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 5:46 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Friday at 6:22 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 event affects 610 feet.
The warning was issued at 1:07 p.m. on Friday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 2:46 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Independence
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Front Street/Exit 57 and US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59.
The event affects 540 feet.
The incident report was issued Friday at 12:51 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 1:04 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed from 151st Street to 179th Street on southbound US-69.
The event affects 0.95 miles.
The report was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Friday at 10:27 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 between 95th Street and 87th Street.
The event impacts 430 feet.
The warning was issued Friday at 9:50 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 9:59 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 between 95th Street and 87th Street.
The warning was issued at 9:12 p.m. on Friday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 9:21 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. 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 from Harry South Truman Drive to Blue Ridge Boulevard.
The impacted road section is 330 feet long.
The warning was issued at 6:51 p.m. on Friday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 8:09 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 between East 59th Street and East 55th Street.
The event impacts 50 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 6:37 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Friday at 6:45 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 between I-35 and US-169/Metcalf Avenue in Merriam.
The event impacts 250 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 8 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 from I-29/US-71 (Kansas City) to Englewood Road.
The event affects 630 feet.
The warning was released on Friday at 6:55 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning: Crash on eastbound I-70/I-35 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-70/I-35 between US-169/East Second Street/Exit 2 and Delaware Street/Main St/East Second St/Exit 2.
The event affects 540 feet.
The incident report was issued Friday at 4:12 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Friday at 4:35 p.m.
This story was originally published February 28, 2025 at 8:43 AM.