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 119th Street/Exit 220 to I-435/Exit 222.
The impacted road section is 470 feet long.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 6:07 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 8:16 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 affects 470 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 6:07 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 7:43 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 119th Street/Exit 220 to I-435/Exit 222.
The event impacts 630 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 4:06 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:13 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on North Church Road in Liberty
There is a broken down vehicle on North Church Road between MO-291 exit 17 and I-35 South.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 1:03 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:41 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 to 119th Street/Exit 220.
The event impacts 620 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 1:54 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 2:06 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on westbound I-35 in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between I-435/Exit 222 and 119th Street/Exit 220.
The event affects 330 feet.
The warning was issued at 1:11 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on South 24th Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on South 24th Street between Lamar Avenue exit 232A and I-35 North.
The event affects 970 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 10:23 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:57 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Reports of a crash on eastbound I-70
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 between 57th Street/Exit 417 and I-635/Exit 418.
The event affects 590 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 8:16 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 8:28 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 430 feet long.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 7:42 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:22 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Independence
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between US-40/Exit 11 and Noland Road/Exit 12.
The event impacts 640 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 4:29 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:07 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on westbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between I-635/Exit 418 and 57th Street/Exit 417.
The event impacts 190 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 2:33 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:07 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 affects 220 feet.
The warning was issued at 2:33 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 3:56 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Third Street/James St/Exit 423 and I-35/Beardsley Road/Exit 2.
The impacted road section is 540 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 3:34 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:44 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on the Kansas Turnpike in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on the Kansas Turnpike from 110th Street exit 410 to I-70 East.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 3:31 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:39 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Kansas Avenue/Exit 11 to I-70/Kansas Tpke/Exit 12.
The event affects 390 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 2:37 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:46 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 390 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 2:22 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:29 p.m.
Warning in Independence: Crash reported
There has been a crash in Independence from Blue Ridge Boulevard to I-70 West.
The impacted road section is 90 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 1:01 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:09 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 87th Street/Exit 69 and Bannister Road/Exit 70.
The event affects 260 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 5:41 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 7:59 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65 to MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66.
The impacted road section is 440 feet long.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 6:49 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:31 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 Raytown Road/Exit 63 to Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.
The impacted road section is 580 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 3:04 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:39 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 between exit 411B and I-435 North.
The event impacts 860 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 2:53 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 3:04 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66 and 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66.
The impacted road section is 80 feet long.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 11:10 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:23 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 490 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 1:51 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2 p.m.
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 590 feet.
The report was issued Tuesday at 1:04 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:43 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from 87th Street/Exit 69 to Bannister Road/Exit 70.
The event impacts 630 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 1:14 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 1:26 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 I-470/US-50 and I-435.
The impacted road section is 160 feet long.
The warning was issued at 7:42 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:22 p.m.
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 I-470/US-50 and I-435.
The event impacts 430 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 12:30 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 2:06 p.m.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Riverside
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 from MO-9/Exit 11 to I-29/US-71/Exit 12.
The event impacts 500 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 6:10 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:22 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 from Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2 to Swartz Road/Exit 2.
The impacted road section is 610 feet long.
The warning was issued at 4:27 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:07 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Riverside
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between MO-9/Exit 11 and I-29/US-71/Exit 12.
The impacted road section is 200 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 4:49 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:01 p.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Kansas City: Baltimore Avenue temporarily closed
The road is closed from West 14th Street to I-670 West in Kansas City.
The event affects 180 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 5:24 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
U.S. 24
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-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 12th Street/Exit 2 and I-70/US-169/US-24/Exit 2.
The event affects 160 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 3:48 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:53 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 450 feet.
The warning was released on Tuesday at 2:25 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 3:33 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 510 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 12:02 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 12:16 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 380 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 12:04 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:16 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from I-670/I-70 to US-169/US-69/7th Street/Exit 422.
The event affects 470 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 11:09 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 11:21 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 between 119th Street and College Boulevard.
The event affects 440 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 7:46 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:34 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 between 119th Street and College Boulevard.
The impacted road section is 160 feet long.
The warning was issued at 7:46 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:59 p.m.
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 3.40 miles.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 7 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:10 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-69/Exit 225 to 75th Street/Exit 227.
The event impacts 460 feet.
The incident report was issued Tuesday at 5:59 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:10 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between 151st Street and 179th Street on southbound US-69.
The event impacts 1.00 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:07 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 from 87th Street to I-35.
The impacted road section is 490 feet long.
The report was issued Tuesday at 3:33 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:44 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Merriam
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 67th Street/Exit 228 to US-56/US-69/Exit 228.
The event impacts 640 feet.
The incident was reported Tuesday at 3:04 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:39 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 event affects 2.85 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:04 p.m.
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 event affects 590 feet.
The report was issued Tuesday at 2:05 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 2:17 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-71 from 27th Street to The Paseo.
The event impacts 640 feet.
The warning was issued at 10:47 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 10:58 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-71 from 22nd Street to Truman Road.
The impacted road section is 380 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 5:47 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:53 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-71 between 22nd Street and Truman Road.
The event impacts 90 feet.
The warning was issued Tuesday at 4:21 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:24 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from 140th Street to Main Street.
The event impacts 610 feet.
The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 2:46 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 2:58 p.m.
This story was originally published March 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM.