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 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 impacts 50 feet.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 6:31 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:45 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 27th Street/Exit 1B (SB) and Southwest Boulevard/Pennway Street/Exit 1C (NB).
The event affects 70 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 4:29 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:44 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222.
The impacted road section is 570 feet long.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 4:09 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 4:20 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between I-435/Exit 222 and 95th Street/Exit 224.
The event affects 550 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 3:54 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:08 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on U.S. 69 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on U.S. 69, from exit 52B to I-35 North.
The event affects 0.50 miles.
The warning was issued at 3:50 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:57 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound I-29/I-35 in North Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from 16th Avenue/Exit 5 to I-29 & I-35 Junction (North) on I-29/I-35.
The event affects 1.74 miles.
The report was issued Wednesday at 3:40 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:51 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Johnson Drive/Exit 229 and Antioch Road/Exit 230.
The event affects 530 feet.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 3:07 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:22 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on southbound I-35 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-35, between Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233A and I-635/Exit 231.
The event affects 1.63 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 2:54 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 3:05 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between 27th Street/Exit 1B (SB) and I-670/Broadway Boulevard/Exit 2 on I-35.
The impacted road section is 0.72 miles long.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 2:44 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:53 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on Benton Boulevard in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Benton Boulevard between Benton Boulevard and I-70 West.
The event affects 610 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 4:31 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:44 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on the George Brett Super Highway in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from I-70 exit 63 to I-70 East on the George Brett Super Highway.
The impacted road section is 0.52 miles long.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 4:09 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:14 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 and Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.
The event impacts 310 feet.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 3:27 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:08 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between I-670/I-70/Exit 2 and 18th Street/Exit 4 on I-70.
The impacted road section is 1.02 miles long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 3:47 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 3:51 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from I-70/Exit 63 to Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65 on I-435.
The event impacts 0.69 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 3:50 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 3:51 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between Stadium Drive and I-70/Exit 63 on I-435.
The event affects 0.79 miles.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 3:13 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 3:16 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 to I-70/Exit 63.
The event impacts 80 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 1:29 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:43 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Holliday Drive/Exit 8 to Woodend Road/Exit 8.
The event impacts 400 feet.
The report was issued Wednesday at 7:11 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:58 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Holliday Drive/Exit 8 and Woodend Road/Exit 8.
The impacted road section is 870 feet long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 7:11 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:52 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Donahoo Road/Exit 16 and K-5/Exit 18.
The event impacts 610 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 5:56 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 7:15 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 360 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 5:28 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:05 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 48th Street/Exit 54 and Parvin Road/Exit 54.
The impacted road section is 290 feet long.
The warning was issued at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:54 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66 to Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67.
The impacted road section is 380 feet long.
The report was issued Wednesday at 5:32 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:48 p.m.
Crash reported on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There has been a crash on I-435 between 87th Street/Exit 69 and Bannister Road/Exit 70.
The event affects 640 feet.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 5:24 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:36 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on southbound I-435
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 from Raytown Road/Exit 63 to Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.
The event impacts 0.69 miles.
The report was issued Wednesday at 4:37 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:44 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-435, from Front Street/Exit 57 to Parvin Road/Exit 54.
The event impacts 0.67 miles.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 3:09 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 3:11 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Parallel Parkway/Exit 14 and Leavenworth Road/Exit 15.
The event impacts 440 feet.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 2:52 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 3:05 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 impacts 370 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 12:16 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:56 p.m.
Interstate 470
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-470 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 from Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 to Raytown Road/Exit 4.
The impacted road section is 340 feet long.
The warning was issued at 4:52 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 5:02 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between Raytown Road/Exit 4 and US-50/MO-350/Exit 7 on I-470.
The event affects 1.38 miles.
The report was issued Wednesday at 4:10 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 4:14 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-470 from Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 to US-50/MO-350/Exit 7.
The event impacts 3.38 miles.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 3:41 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:57 p.m.
Crash update: I-470
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on eastbound I-470 between Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 and Raytown Road/Exit 4.
The impacted road section is 540 feet long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 2:26 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:22 p.m.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash reported on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-635 from Parallel Parkway/Exit 6 to 38th Street/Exit 7.
The event affects 580 feet.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 1:55 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:06 p.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
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 event affects 210 feet.
The warning was issued at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 8:43 p.m.
Walnut Street closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on Walnut Street between I-670 East and East 17th Street.
The impacted road section is 400 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 7:39 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:44 p.m.
Kansas City: Walnut Street temporarily closed
The road is closed from East 17th Street to I-670 East in Kansas City.
The event affects 400 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 7:35 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:38 p.m.
Baltimore Avenue closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on Baltimore Avenue between West 14th Street and I-670 West.
The event impacts 180 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 6:04 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:11 p.m.
Kansas City: Baltimore Avenue temporarily closed
The road is closed from I-670 West to West 14th Street in Kansas City.
The event affects 180 feet.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 6:08 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:11 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Hickory Street temporarily closed in Kansas City
The road is closed from West 11th Street to I-670 West in Kansas City.
The event impacts 320 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 1:15 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:20 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-35 from US-24/Independence Avenue to Paseo Boulevard.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 3:42 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 3:45 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 110 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 3 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:34 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 from 119th Street to College Boulevard.
The impacted road section is 210 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 7:34 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:44 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between US-69/Exit 52 and 48th Street/Exit 54.
The event impacts 470 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 6:18 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:28 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from US-69/Exit 11 to MO-152/Exit 16 on I-35.
The event impacts 2.89 miles.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 3:23 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 3:57 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Merriam
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 between 67th Street/Exit 228 and US-56/US-69/Exit 228.
The impacted road section is 640 feet long.
The warning was issued at 3:26 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:34 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 impacts 2.85 miles.
The warning was issued at 7 a.m. on Friday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:05 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound I-35 in Merriam
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-35, from US-56/US-69/Exit 228 to I-635/Exit 231.
The impacted road section is 1.40 miles long.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 2:19 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:30 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 610 feet.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 1:13 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:20 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on southbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-40/US-71, between 140th Street and CR-Y.
The event affects 1.81 miles.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 2:47 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 3:16 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Right lane closed in Mission
The right lane is closed from I-35 to US-169/Metcalf Avenue in Mission.
The event impacts 130 feet.
The warning was issued Monday at 8 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 12:04 p.m.
Right lane closed in Overland Park
The right lane is closed from I-35 to US-169/Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park.
The event impacts 140 feet.
The incident was reported Monday at 8 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:04 p.m.
This story was originally published March 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM.