Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways
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Interstate 35
Current Incidents:
Warning in North Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-29/I-35
A crash has been reported on I-29/I-35 from East Front Street to 16th Avenue/Exit 5. The event affects 0.76 miles. The incident report was issued Tuesday at 8:51 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 8:57 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-35
A crash has been reported on I-35 from Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB) to 27th Street/Exit 1B (SB). The event impacts 120 feet. The incident was reported Tuesday at 5:47 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:49 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 event affects 110 feet. The warning was issued at 5:41 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:43 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Southwest Boulevard/Pennway Street/Exit 1C (NB) to 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB). The event impacts 440 feet. The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 5:17 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:20 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Newton Street in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on Newton Street from exit 1A to I-35 North. The event impacts 320 feet. The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 4:36 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:40 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from I-435/Exit 222 to 95th Street/Exit 224. The event affects 200 feet. The warning was released on Tuesday at 2:12 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 2:14 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Gardner
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-56/175th Street/Exit 210 to Lone Elm Road. The impacted road section is 290 feet long. The warning was issued Tuesday at 8:37 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:32 p.m.
Interstate 49
Current Incidents:
Kansas City: Missouri 150 closed
There is a road closure on Missouri 150 between East State Route 150 and I-49 South. The warning was issued Tuesday at 8 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 9:21 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:
Crash report: I-70
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-70 from US-40/Exit 11 to Noland Road/Exit 12. The event affects 640 feet. The incident report was issued Tuesday at 8:51 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 8:57 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB) and I-70 (East)/US-40/US-71/Exit 2M-2North. The impacted road section is 100 feet long. The warning was issued at 7:16 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 7:18 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6 to US-40/31st Street/Exit 7. The event impacts 540 feet. The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 6:11 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 7:12 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 impacts 620 feet. The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 6:11 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 6:39 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 between Sterling Avenue/Exit 10 and US-40/Exit 11. The event impacts 160 feet. The warning was issued at 3:46 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:14 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-71 from Truman Road to I-70/I-670. The impacted road section is 240 feet long. The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 4:57 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 5:03 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 410 feet long. The warning was released on Tuesday at 4:17 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 4:52 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 from I-70 (West) to Central Avenue/Exit 1A. The event affects 500 feet. The warning was released on Tuesday at 3:41 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:40 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 affects 390 feet. The warning was released on Tuesday at 2:52 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:54 p.m.
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-70
A crash has been reported on I-70 from Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7 to I-435/Exit 8. The impacted road section is 170 feet long. The warning was issued at 12:27 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:32 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-435, between Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51 and 48th Street/Exit 54. The event affects 1.24 miles. The incident was reported Tuesday at 10:26 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 11:35 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 event affects 640 feet. The incident report was issued Tuesday at 10:12 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 10:40 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on Eastern Avenue in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Eastern Avenue between exit 65 and I-435 North. The event affects 570 feet. The incident report was issued Tuesday at 3:01 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:33 p.m.
Crash report: I-435
A crash has been reported on northbound I-435 from 87th Street/Exit 3 to Midland Drive/Exit 5. The event impacts 420 feet. The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 2:47 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:54 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 590 feet long. The warning was issued Tuesday at 1:17 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 1:40 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from MO-12/Truman Road/Exit 60 to MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61. The impacted road section is 100 feet long. The warning was issued Tuesday at 10:46 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:03 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 between View High Drive/Exit 5 and US-50/MO-350/Exit 7. The impacted road section is 430 feet long. The warning was issued Tuesday at 7:27 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:59 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-29
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-29 from Waukomis Drive/Exit 3 to I-635/Exit 3. The event affects 330 feet. The warning was released on Tuesday at 1:01 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 2:14 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 Broadway Boulevard/Central Street/Exit 2R-2South to Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB). The impacted road section is 160 feet long. The warning was released on Tuesday at 6:42 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 7:12 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 Broadway Boulevard/Central Street/Exit 2R-2South and Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB). The event affects 310 feet. The incident was reported Tuesday at 4:47 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 4:52 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on East Truman Road in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on East Truman Road between Bruce R. Watkins Drive and I-670 West. The impacted road section is 350 feet long. The warning was released on Tuesday at 12:46 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:48 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 from Front Street/Exit 57 to US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59. The event affects 520 feet. The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 6:06 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 9:44 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 12th Street/Exit 2 and I-70/US-169/US-24/Exit 2. The event impacts 180 feet. The report was issued Tuesday at 6:06 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:11 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 US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59 and 12th Street/Exit 60. The event affects 330 feet. The incident was reported Tuesday at 4:57 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:49 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Front Street/Exit 57 to US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59. The impacted road section is 580 feet long. The report was issued Tuesday at 3:46 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:49 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Left lane on US-69/Metcalf Avenue/US-169 closed in Mission
The left lane on northbound US-69/Metcalf Avenue/US-169 is closed between Johnson Drive and I-35. The event impacts 150 feet. The report was issued Tuesday at 10:45 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 11:52 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 event impacts 350 feet. The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 10:45 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 11:52 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 I-35. The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 10:45 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 10:51 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from I-670/I-70 to US-169/US-69/7th Street/Exit 422. The impacted road section is 470 feet long. The report was issued Tuesday at 9:01 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 10:46 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 24th Street/Exit 232 and US-69/18th Street Expressway. The impacted road section is 530 feet long. The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 9:57 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 10:29 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between I-670/I-70 and US-169/US-69/7th Street/Exit 422. The impacted road section is 470 feet long. The incident was reported Tuesday at 9:01 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 10:23 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between I-35/US-69/Metcalf Avenue and Merriam Drive/Exit 1. The impacted road section is 100 feet long. The warning was issued Tuesday at 9:36 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 9:38 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed from 119th Street to Blue Valley Parkway on southbound US-69. The event impacts 0.46 miles. The report was issued Tuesday at 7:46 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 7:53 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 traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 9:18 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:53 p.m.
Craig Street closed in Overland Park
There is a road closure on Craig Street from US-69 South to West 135th Street. The impacted road section is 560 feet long. The incident report was issued Tuesday at 7:39 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 7:41 p.m.
Tomahawk Creek Trail closed in Overland Park
There is a road closure on Tomahawk Creek Trail between West 135th Street and US-69 South. The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 7:16 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:18 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed from 119th Street to Blue Valley Parkway on southbound US-69. The event impacts 610 feet. The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 7:41 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 6:50 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between College Boulevard and 119th Street on southbound US-69. The event affects 110 feet. The warning was issued Monday at 8:43 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:49 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-69/Exit 11 to I-435/US-69/Exit 12. The impacted road section is 570 feet long. The warning was issued at 5:02 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 5:09 p.m.
Crash update: I-29
There is a crash on northbound I-29 from MO-283/Exit 1 to US-69/Vivion Road/Exit 1. The event impacts 630 feet. The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 4:42 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Tuesday at 4:46 p.m.
A crash has been reported on northbound I-29
There has been a crash on I-29 between MO-283/Exit 1 and US-69/Vivion Road/Exit 1. The event affects 600 feet. The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 3:41 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 4:40 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from West 87th Street/Exit 225 to US-69/Exit 225. The impacted road section is 360 feet long. The warning was issued at 3:22 p.m. on Tuesday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:49 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 event impacts 370 feet. The warning was released on Tuesday at 2:45 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 2:48 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-40/US-71
A crash has been reported on I-40/US-71 between Blue River Road/Hickman Mills Drive and 85th Street. The event affects 480 feet. The incident report was issued Tuesday at 11:01 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Tuesday at 11:08 p.m.
Crash update: I-40/US-71
There is a crash on northbound I-40/US-71 from 140th Street to Main Street. The event impacts 200 feet. The report was issued Tuesday at 7:07 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Tuesday at 7:12 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 55th Street to US-56/Swope Parkway. The event impacts 650 feet. The warning was issued Tuesday at 2:12 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 2:14 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on southbound I-40/US-71 in Belton
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-40/US-71 from MO-150 to CR-Y. The event impacts 0.78 miles. The incident was reported Tuesday at 12:17 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 12:26 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash report: I-29
A crash has been reported on northbound I-29 between MO-283/Exit 1 and US-169/Exit 2. The impacted road section is 0.76 miles long. The incident was reported Tuesday at 3:41 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Tuesday at 3:44 p.m.
Reports of a crash on northbound I-29
A crash has been reported on I-29 between US-169/Exit 2 and Waukomis Drive/Exit 3. The impacted road section is 330 feet long. The traffic alert was reported Tuesday at 12:56 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Tuesday at 12:59 p.m.
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This story was originally published May 5, 2026 at 12:13 AM.