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:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash 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 Sunday at 7:36 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 7:40 p.m.
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 510 feet. The incident report was issued Sunday at 6:51 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 7:23 p.m.
Broken down vehicle in Liberty
There is a broken down vehicle in Liberty from I-35/Liberty Drive/Pleasant Valley Road to MO-152/Kansas Street/Barry Road. The event affects 560 feet. The traffic alert was reported Sunday at 5:22 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 5:24 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound I-35 in Mission
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between Johnson Drive/Exit 229 and I-635/Exit 231 on I-35. The event affects 0.84 miles. The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 3:59 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 4:23 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
A crash has been reported on southbound I-435
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-435 between MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 and I-70/Exit 63. The event affects 330 feet. The traffic alert was reported Sunday at 5:22 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 6:38 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-435 from MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 to I-70/Exit 63. The event affects 0.57 miles. The incident was reported Sunday at 5:17 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 5:18 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on westbound I-70 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-70, between Sterling Avenue/Exit 10 and I-435/Exit 8. The event impacts 0.62 miles. The traffic alert was released Sunday at 4:38 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 4:40 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on westbound I-70 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-70, between Sterling Avenue/Exit 10 and I-435/Exit 8. The event affects 1.11 miles. The report was issued Sunday at 4:14 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 4:34 p.m.
Crash report: Van Brunt Boulevard
A crash has been reported on Van Brunt Boulevard between exit 6 and I-70 East. The event affects 780 feet. The warning was issued at 4:12 p.m. on Sunday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 4:17 p.m.
Crash update: Denver Avenue
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on Denver Avenue between Raytown Road and I-70 West. The report was issued Sunday at 4:06 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 4:11 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between MO-152/Exit 24 and 120th Street/Exit 29 on I-435. The event impacts 2.78 miles. The warning was issued Monday at 3:40 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 3:44 a.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound I-435/I-29 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-435/I-29 between I-435 (Kansas City) (East)/I-29 and I-435 (Kansas City) (West)/I-29. The event impacts 2.53 miles. The traffic alert was reported Monday at 3:38 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 3:44 a.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound I-29 in Platte City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between I-435/Exit 17 and Exit 19 on I-29. The impacted road section is 1.61 miles long. The warning was issued Monday at 3:36 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 3:39 a.m.
I-435 reduced to two lanes until Jun. 6
The roadway is reduced to two lanes from Johnson Drive/Exit 6 to 87th Street/Exit 3. The impacted road section is 1.86 miles long. The warning was issued Friday at 10:01 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 2:54 a.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 12th Street/Exit 60 to MO-12/Truman Road/Exit 60. The event impacts 360 feet. The traffic alert was released Sunday at 7:46 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 8:19 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-435 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from K-10/Exit 1 to Lackman Road/Exit 1. The event impacts 280 feet. The warning was released on Sunday at 1:42 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 6:54 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on southbound I-435 in Shawnee
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-435 between Johnson Drive/Exit 6 and Midland Drive/Exit 5. The event affects 1.45 miles. The warning was released on Sunday at 3:43 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 3:54 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-29 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-29 between Waukomis Drive/Exit 3 and I-635/Exit 3. The event affects 530 feet. The warning was issued Sunday at 8:57 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 9:03 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 600 feet long. The warning was released on Sunday at 6:57 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Sunday at 7 p.m.
U.S. 24
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 crash has been reported on I-635 from I-70/Exit 4 to US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5. The event impacts 130 feet. The warning was issued Sunday at 5:01 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 5:08 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Left lane on US-69 North closed in Mission
The left lane on northbound US-69 North is closed between US-56/US-69/Shawnee Mission Parkway and Johnson Drive. The impacted road section is 310 feet long. The warning was issued at 1:46 p.m. on Sunday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 8:52 p.m.
Left lane on US-69 North closed in Mission
The left lane on northbound US-69 North is closed between US-56/US-69/Shawnee Mission Parkway and I-35. The traffic alert was released Sunday at 1:46 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 7:51 p.m.
Left lane on US-69/Metcalf Avenue/US-169 closed in Overland Park
The left lane on southbound US-69/Metcalf Avenue/US-169 is closed from I-35 to Johnson Drive. The warning was released on Tuesday at 9:18 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 7:51 p.m.
Left lane on US-69 North closed in Mission
The left lane on northbound US-69 North is closed from US-56/US-69/Shawnee Mission Parkway to Johnson Drive. The impacted road section is 260 feet long. The incident report was issued Sunday at 6:47 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 6:49 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed from Blue Valley Parkway to 135th Street on southbound US-69. The warning was released on Monday at 10:27 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 6:49 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-35 between US-69/18th Street Expressway and Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233A. The event affects 320 feet. The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 5:52 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 6:38 p.m.
Crash reported on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
A crash has been reported on US-69 between 151st Street and 135th Street. The impacted road section is 340 feet long. The incident report was issued Sunday at 5:42 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 5:47 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 between Bannister Road and Blue River Road/Hickman Mills Drive. The impacted road section is 410 feet long. The traffic alert was issued Sunday at 8:46 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 9:59 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on southbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-40/US-71 between 140th Street and North Cass Parkway. The impacted road section is 5.18 miles long. The report was issued Sunday at 5:30 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 5:41 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound I-40/US-71 in Raymore
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between North Cass Parkway and CR-Y on I-40/US-71. The event impacts 2.23 miles. The traffic alert was reported Sunday at 5:31 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Sunday at 5:36 p.m.
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This story was originally published April 27, 2026 at 12:33 AM.