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 between East Front Street and Levee Road/Exit 5.

The event impacts 520 feet.

The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 7:46 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:12 p.m.

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 Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB) and I-35/Exit 2T.

The event impacts 190 feet.

The incident was reported Tuesday at 5:52 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:54 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on South Strang Line Road in Olathe

There is a broken down vehicle on South Strang Line Road between West 119th Street and I-35 North.

The impacted road section is 380 feet long.

The incident was reported Tuesday at 5:12 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:43 p.m.

Crash report: I-35

A crash has been reported on eastbound I-35 between 95th Street/Exit 224 and West 87th Street/Exit 225.

The impacted road section is 460 feet long.

The warning was released on Tuesday at 5:41 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:43 p.m.

Warning: Crash on the Monarch Highway in Lenexa

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on the Monarch Highway from I-35 South / West 87th Street Parkway to I-35 South.

The event affects 330 feet.

The warning was issued Tuesday at 4:31 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 4:33 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 Bedford Road/Exit 5 to 16th Avenue/Exit 5.

The event affects 600 feet.

The warning was released on Tuesday at 3:32 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:39 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on South 24th Street in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on South 24th Street from Lamar Avenue exit 232A to I-35 North.

The impacted road section is 970 feet long.

The warning was issued Tuesday at 1:16 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:22 p.m.

Interstate 49

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on U.S. 50 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on U.S. 50 from exit 1 to I-49 South.

The impacted road section is 520 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 10:06 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 11:36 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.

Interstate 70

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Admiral Boulevard/Exit 2 and 11th Street/Exit 2.

The event impacts 190 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 11:17 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 11:24 p.m.

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 event affects 90 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 9:41 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:46 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 18th Street/Exit 4 to 23rd Street/Exit 4.

The impacted road section is 520 feet long.

The report was issued Tuesday at 6:12 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:18 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Crash report: I-70

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on eastbound I-70 from Benton Boulevard/Exit 4 to 18th Street/Exit 4.

The event impacts 220 feet.

The warning was issued at 4:52 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 4:56 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on East 23rd Street in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on East 23rd Street from exit 4C to I-70 East.

The event impacts 240 feet.

The incident report was issued Tuesday at 3:47 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:51 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 event affects 600 feet.

The warning was issued at 2:41 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:15 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Benton Boulevard/Exit 4 to 18th Street/Exit 4.

The event affects 620 feet.

The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 12:57 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 12:59 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Leeds Road in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Leeds Road between Blue and I-70 East.

The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 12:02 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:03 p.m.

Interstate 435

Current Incidents:

State Avenue closed in Kansas City

There is a road closure at State Avenue and I-435 South.

The warning was issued at 10:24 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 10:27 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Bannister Road/Exit 70 to US-71/Exit 71.

The impacted road section is 500 feet long.

The report was issued Tuesday at 7:36 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 7:38 p.m.

A crash has been reported on U.S. 50

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on U.S. 50 between Overland Parkway and I-435 East.

The event affects 510 feet.

The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 5:56 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:27 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-435 and Bannister Road.

The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 6:22 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:52 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Woodend Road/Exit 8 to K-32/Exit 9.

The event impacts 440 feet.

The warning was released on Tuesday at 4:01 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:02 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 580 feet.

The warning was issued at 4:17 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 4:21 p.m.

Reports of a crash on southbound I-435

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 from Parvin Road/Exit 54 to MO-210/Exit 55.

The event impacts 210 feet.

The incident was reported Tuesday at 2:52 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:59 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 660 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 2:02 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:07 p.m.

Interstate 470

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Lee's Summit

There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 from View High Drive/Exit 5 to US-50/MO-350/Exit 7.

The event affects 580 feet.

The report was issued Tuesday at 3:37 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 6:52 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Lee's Summit

There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 from View High Drive/Exit 5 to US-50/MO-350/Exit 7.

The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 3:37 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:33 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Lee's Summit

There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 between View High Drive/Exit 5 and US-50/MO-350/Exit 7.

The impacted road section is 560 feet long.

The warning was issued at 3:37 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 4:15 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 from I-435/US-71/Exit 1 to Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1.

The impacted road section is 650 feet long.

The incident was reported Tuesday at 2:57 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:27 p.m.

Interstate 635

Current Incidents:

Crash reported on northbound I-635 in Kansas City

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-635 from Merriam Drive/Exit 1 to Shawnee Drive/Exit 1.

The event affects 350 feet.

The incident report was issued Tuesday at 5:06 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 6:06 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 Shawnee Drive/Exit 1 to Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2.

The event impacts 210 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 3:33 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 from Shawnee Drive/Exit 1 to Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2.

The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 2:46 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:15 p.m.

U.S. 24

Current Incidents:

Warning: Crash on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a crash on I-435 from US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59 to 12th Street/Exit 60.

The event affects 140 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 11:27 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 11:30 p.m.

Lane on I-435 closed in Kansas City

One lane is closed from US-40/US-24/US-73/State Avenue/Exit 13 to K-32/Exit 9 on southbound I-435.

The impacted road section is 2.32 miles long.

The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 10:18 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 11:24 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 650 feet.

The warning was issued at 8:06 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 8:12 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-24/Independence Avenue to Paseo Boulevard.

The event affects 590 feet.

The incident report was issued Tuesday at 6:56 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:27 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. 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 impacted road section is 0.98 miles long.

The traffic alert was released Friday at 7 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:23 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 3.00 miles.

The incident report was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:06 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Crash update: I-35

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound I-35 from US-56/US-69/Exit 228 to Johnson Drive/Exit 229.

The event impacts 650 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 4:11 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 5:08 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Gladstone

There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 between US-69/Vivion Road/Exit 1 and US-169/Exit 2.

The impacted road section is 260 feet long.

The warning was issued at 3:17 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 3:21 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Riverside

There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 from Horizons Parkway/Exit 9 to US-69/Exit 10.

The event affects 530 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 2:11 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 2:36 p.m.

U.S. 71

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 from 85th Street to 75th Street.

The incident was reported Tuesday at 6:46 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:52 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

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 from East Meyer Boulevard to East 63rd Street.

The report was issued Tuesday at 4:57 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:02 p.m.

Reports of a crash on northbound I-40/US-71

A crash has been reported on I-40/US-71 from MO-150 to 140th Street.

The event impacts 140 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 4:57 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:02 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 Overland Park

The right lane is closed between I-35 and US-169/Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park.

The impacted road section is 140 feet long.

The warning was released on Tuesday at 3:17 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:21 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 from US-169/Exit 2 to Waukomis Drive/Exit 3.

The event affects 600 feet.

The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 12:12 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:48 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 between US-169/Exit 2 and Waukomis Drive/Exit 3.

The event affects 410 feet.

The warning was issued at 12:12 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 12:43 p.m.

This story was originally published March 25, 2025 at 12:13 AM.