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 North in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 North between exit 8A and exit 8C.

The event impacts 370 feet.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 11:27 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 11:47 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 impacted road section is 440 feet long.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 11:27 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:35 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB) and I-35/Exit 2T.

The event affects 270 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 11:08 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:23 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 16th Avenue/Exit 5 to MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6.

The event impacts 310 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 8:51 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:59 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 report was issued Wednesday at 6:02 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 6:35 p.m.

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 120 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 5:52 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 5:59 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 between 95th Street/Exit 224 and West 87th Street/Exit 225.

The event affects 520 feet.

The warning was issued at 7:37 a.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:12 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Antioch Road/Exit 230 to I-635/Exit 231.

The event impacts 450 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 9:32 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:12 p.m.

Interstate 70

Current Incidents:

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 event impacts 240 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 8:20 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:53 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Jackson Avenue/Exit 5 and Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6.

The event affects 570 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 8:01 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 9:11 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 impacts 150 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 7 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:11 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between I-635/Exit 418 and 38th Street/Park Drive/Exit 419.

The event affects 630 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 6:34 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:47 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 I-435/Exit 8 to Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9.

The event affects 600 feet.

The warning was issued at 4:27 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:35 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 event affects 470 feet.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 3:29 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:41 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on the East US Highway 40 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on the East US Highway 40 from exit 63A to I-70 West.

The impacted road section is 310 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 2:16 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 3:23 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6 to US-40/31st Street/Exit 7.

The event affects 50 feet.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 12:43 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:18 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 Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67 to 87th Street/Exit 69.

The event affects 630 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 6:23 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:59 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Randolph

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Parvin Road/Exit 54 to MO-210/Exit 55.

The event impacts 610 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 3:22 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 3:35 p.m.

Crash reported on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-40/US-71 between I-435 and Blue River Road/Hickman Mills Drive.

The event affects 0.85 miles.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 2:32 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 2:41 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 490 feet.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 12:32 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 12:48 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 impacts 580 feet.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 10:49 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:06 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 between Red Bridge Road and I-470/US-50.

The event affects 460 feet.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 6:45 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 7:53 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:

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 from Genesee Street/Wyoming St/Exit 1B (EB) to Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB).

The impacted road section is 270 feet long.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 4:34 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:11 p.m.

U.S. 24

Current Incidents:

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 event impacts 380 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 9:42 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 9:59 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 impacted road section is 580 feet long.

The report was issued Wednesday at 2:49 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:59 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 impacted road section is 3.00 miles long.

The warning was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:41 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Liberty

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between I-435/US-69/Exit 12 and US-69/Exit 13.

The event affects 250 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 7:16 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:29 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Reports of a crash on northbound I-29

A crash has been reported on I-29 from US-69/Vivion Road/Exit 1 to US-169/Exit 2.

The impacted road section is 430 feet long.

The warning was issued at 3:46 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:59 p.m.

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 1.00 miles.

The incident was reported Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:41 p.m.

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 impacted road section is 300 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 12:57 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:06 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 impacted road section is 130 feet long.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 5:17 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:23 p.m.

A crash has been reported on northbound US-71 North

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on US-71 North between 75th Street and East Gregory Boulevard.

The event affects 60 feet.

The warning was issued at 5:08 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:17 p.m.

U.S. 169

Current Incidents:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 from MO-9 to NW Briarcliff Parkway.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 2:34 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:11 p.m.

This story was originally published March 5, 2025 at 12:12 AM.