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.

This article is being continuously updated. You’ll find a running list of past incidents at the bottom of this story.

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Interstate 35

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29/I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-29/I-35 from MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 to Parvin Road/Exit 8.

The event affects 70 feet.

The warning was released on Monday at 8:02 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 8:30 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 impacted road section is 430 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 3:58 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:57 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 impacted road section is 610 feet long.

The incident report was issued Monday at 4:41 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:45 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Purple Heart Trail in Mission

There is a broken down vehicle on Purple Heart Trail between Lamar Avenue exit 232A and I-35 North.

The event impacts 540 feet.

The incident was reported Monday at 2:57 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 4:39 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Gardner

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-56/175th Street/Exit 210 and Lone Elm Road.

The event affects 290 feet.

The incident was reported Monday at 3:42 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 4:12 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Old K-56/Exit 217 to East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218.

The event impacts 410 feet.

The warning was issued at 2:42 p.m. on Monday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 2:44 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-56/175th Street/Exit 210 and Lone Elm Road.

The event impacts 340 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 1:07 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 1:13 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 450 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 6:42 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 11:08 p.m.

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 240 feet.

The incident was reported Monday at 9:32 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 10:01 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from US-40/31st Street/Exit 7 to Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7.

The impacted road section is 600 feet long.

The warning was issued at 7:31 p.m. on Monday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 7:37 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 impacts 540 feet.

The incident report was issued Monday at 5:47 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 5:54 p.m.

Reports of a crash on eastbound I-70

There is a crash on I-70 from Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 to Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.

The event impacts 0.72 miles.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 3:42 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 5:26 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 impacts 600 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 5:16 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 5:20 p.m.

Crash reported on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 between Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 and US-40/Exit 11.

The event affects 0.68 miles.

The warning was issued at 3:42 p.m. on Monday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 5:20 p.m.

Warning: Crash on eastbound I-70 in Independence

There is a crash on I-70 from US-40/Exit 11 to Noland Road/Exit 12.

The impacted road section is 0.82 miles long.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 5:06 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 5:08 p.m.

Crash update: I-70

There is a crash on eastbound I-70 from Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 to US-40/Exit 11.

The impacted road section is 0.85 miles long.

The report was issued Monday at 3:42 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:45 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 78th Street/Exit 414 and Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415.

The event affects 390 feet.

The warning was issued at 11:06 a.m. on Monday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 12:33 p.m.

Interstate 435

Current Incidents:

Lane on I-435 closed in Shawnee

One lane is closed from Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6 to 87th Street/Exit 3 on southbound I-435.

The event affects 0.86 miles.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 3:34 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 11:57 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 630 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 7:12 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 8:24 p.m.

Crash update: I-435

A crash has been reported on southbound I-435 between MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66 and 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66.

The impacted road section is 610 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 5:16 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 6:06 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Crash update: U.S. 50

A crash has been reported on U.S. 50 between Overland Parkway and I-435 East.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 5:32 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 5:37 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on East 64 Street in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on East 64 Street between East 63rd Street and I-435 South.

The event affects 600 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 5:16 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 5:20 p.m.

Crash reported on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There has been a crash on I-435 from Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65 to 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66.

The event impacts 0.84 miles.

The incident report was issued Monday at 5:16 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 5:20 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Johnson Drive/Exit 6 to Holliday Drive/Exit 8.

The event affects 130 feet.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 1:32 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 3:26 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from K-32/Exit 9 to Kansas Avenue/Exit 11.

The impacted road section is 560 feet long.

The incident was reported Monday at 12:57 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 1:01 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 event impacts 410 feet.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 2:31 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 2:33 p.m.

U.S. 24

Current Incidents:

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 580 feet.

The warning was issued at 9:27 p.m. on Monday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 9:33 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 event impacts 650 feet.

The warning was released on Monday at 1:12 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 1:19 p.m.

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 1.00 miles long.

The warning was released on Friday at 7 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 11:53 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 affects 290 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 9:57 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 10:01 p.m.

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed from 135th Street to 151st Street on southbound US-69.

The event affects 1.36 miles.

The warning was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 6:51 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Merriam

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 released on Monday at 5:47 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 6:51 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 2.93 miles.

The report was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 6:51 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 from 151st Street to 135th Street.

The warning was released on Monday at 6:02 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 6:29 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. 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 Grandview

There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from 155th Street to MO-150.

The event impacts 370 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 4:21 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 4:23 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 85th Street and 75th Street.

The incident was reported Monday at 1:22 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 1:47 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 from I-35 to US-169/Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park.

The event impacts 140 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 5:47 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 5:54 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Lone Elm Road to US-169/K-7/Exit 215.

The event impacts 550 feet.

The incident report was issued Monday at 2:46 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 3:20 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 from The Downtown Airport to MO-9.

The event affects 0.86 miles.

The warning was issued Monday at 3:07 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 3:08 p.m.

This story was originally published April 7, 2025 at 12:15 AM.