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 Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB) to 27th Street/Exit 1B (SB).
The event affects 550 feet.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 9:31 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 9:47 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB) to 27th Street/Exit 1B (SB).
The impacted road section is 280 feet long.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 9:31 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 9:41 p.m.
Reports of a crash on eastbound I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 from 119th Street/Exit 220 to I-435/Exit 222.
The event affects 400 feet.
The warning was released on Thursday at 9:19 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 9:30 p.m.
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-35
A crash has been reported on I-35 between East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 and 119th Street/Exit 220.
The event impacts 160 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 8:40 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 8:55 p.m.
Warning: Crash on northbound I-29/I-35 in Kansas City
There has been a crash on I-29/I-35 from MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 to Parvin Road/Exit 8.
The impacted road section is 660 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 6:11 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:09 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 East Front Street to Levee Road/Exit 5.
The event impacts 110 feet.
The incident was reported Thursday at 6:03 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:40 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 between 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222.
The event affects 530 feet.
The incident was reported Thursday at 4:41 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:50 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 East Front Street to Levee Road/Exit 5.
The impacted road section is 520 feet long.
The report was issued Thursday at 3:56 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:04 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-29/I-35
A crash has been reported on I-29/I-35 between MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 and I-29 & I-35 Junction (North).
The impacted road section is 0.56 miles long.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 3:19 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 3:30 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 impacted road section is 290 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 12:22 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 1:02 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233A and Southwest Boulevard (Underpass).
The impacted road section is 190 feet long.
The warning was issued Thursday at 12:08 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 12:40 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 and I-70/Exit 63.
The impacted road section is 360 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 10:31 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 10:46 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 470 feet.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 7:56 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 8:07 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 460 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 6:25 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:31 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 impacted road section is 460 feet long.
The warning was issued Thursday at 6:25 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:34 p.m.
Crash reported on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-70 from Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 to Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.
The impacted road section is 310 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 6:25 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 6:34 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 Admiral Boulevard/Exit 2 to 11th Street/Exit 2.
The event affects 150 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 5:14 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:24 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 impacts 130 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 3:58 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:10 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 impacted road section is 400 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 3:29 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 3:41 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from I-635/Exit 418 to 38th Street/Park Drive/Exit 419.
The event affects 630 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 11:43 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 12:04 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 event impacts 400 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 11:25 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:33 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
A crash has been reported on northbound I-435
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 between MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66 and Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.
The impacted road section is 260 feet long.
The report was issued Thursday at 3:22 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 3:36 p.m.
Kansas City: East Truman Road temporarily closed
There is a road closure at East Truman Road and I-435 South.
The incident was reported Thursday at 2:58 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 3:18 p.m.
Crash reported on Missouri 12 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on Missouri 12 from East 12th Street / East Truman Road to I-435 South.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 1:28 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 3:13 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Bannister Road/Exit 70 and US-71/Exit 71.
The event affects 150 feet.
The incident was reported Thursday at 2:16 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 2:49 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 affects 370 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 1:56 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 2:43 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between 95th Street/Exit 2 and 87th Street/Exit 3.
The event affects 320 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 2:16 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 2:25 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 event impacts 590 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 12:42 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:19 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Midland Drive/Exit 5 and Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6.
The event impacts 620 feet.
The incident was reported Thursday at 1:58 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 2:08 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 impacted road section is 390 feet long.
The report was issued Thursday at 12:42 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 2:08 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 incident was reported Thursday at 12:42 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:02 p.m.
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 warning was released on Thursday at 1:54 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 2:02 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 from NE 96th Street exit 47 to I-435 North.
The event impacts 920 feet.
The warning was released on Thursday at 1:26 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 1:38 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from K-10/Exit 1 to 95th Street/Exit 2.
The impacted road section is 530 feet long.
The warning was issued Thursday at 12:32 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 12:40 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 540 feet long.
The warning was released on Thursday at 4:10 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:21 p.m.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 from I-635/Exit 3 to 56th Street/Roanridge Road/Exit 4.
The event impacts 180 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 4:38 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 8:01 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:
Kansas City: East 14th Street temporarily closed
The road is closed between I-670 West and West 13th Street in Kansas City.
The impacted road section is 520 feet long.
The report was issued Thursday at 9:50 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 9:53 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
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 Thursday at 5:24 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:35 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 Thursday at 5:32 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:35 p.m.
Walnut Street closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on Walnut Street between I-670 East and East 18th Street.
The impacted road section is 620 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 7:39 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 12:10 p.m.
Kansas City: Walnut Street temporarily closed
The road is closed from East 18th Street to I-670 East in Kansas City.
The event affects 620 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 7:35 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 12:04 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 North in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 North from I-70/I-35/US-40/US-24 to US-169/Broadway Boulevard.
The impacted road section is 90 feet long.
The warning was issued Thursday at 9:23 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 9:35 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 impacted road section is 580 feet long.
The warning was issued at 5:17 p.m. on Thursday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:29 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed from 135th Street to College Boulevard on northbound US-69.
The event affects 3.40 miles.
The incident was reported Friday at 7 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 10:11 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on Switzer Bypass in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on Switzer Bypass between US-69 North and College Boulevard.
The warning was issued Thursday at 4:45 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:56 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 Thursday at 3:07 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 from I-35/US-69/Metcalf Avenue to Merriam Drive/Exit 1.
The event affects 160 feet.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 2:15 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 2:49 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between 151st Street and 135th Street on northbound US-69.
The event impacts 1.22 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Friday at 7 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:08 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between 135th Street and 151st Street on southbound US-69.
The event impacts 1.36 miles.
The traffic alert was released Friday at 7 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 2:08 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-69/18th Street Expressway to Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233A.
The event impacts 640 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 12:07 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 12:22 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 between 22nd Street and Truman Road.
The event affects 320 feet.
The warning was issued at 12:39 p.m. on Thursday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 9:24 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 from Longview Road to Red Bridge Road.
The impacted road section is 400 feet long.
The incident was reported Thursday at 6:43 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:20 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 from Blue Ridge Boulevard to Hickman Mills Drive.
The impacted road section is 120 feet long.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 2:55 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 3:07 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 I-29/US-71 (Kansas City) to Englewood Road.
The event affects 770 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 1:41 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 1:50 p.m.
This story was originally published March 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM.