Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways
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Interstate 35
Current Incidents:
Reports of a crash on the North Highway 69
There is a crash on the North Highway 69 between exit 52B and I-35 North. The event affects 590 feet. The warning was released on Monday at 6:37 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 6:42 a.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-35 between Eaton Street/Exit 235 and I-670/Broadway Boulevard/Exit 2. The event affects 2.10 miles. The traffic alert was issued Monday at 2:53 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 3:05 a.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on southbound I-35 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-35 from North Chouteau Trafficway/Exit 9 to I-29/US-71/Exit 8. The impacted road section is 1.21 miles long. The warning was released on Monday at 2:57 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 3:05 a.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on southbound I-35 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-35 between 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB) and Eaton Street/Exit 235. The event impacts 1.46 miles. The warning was issued at 2:52 a.m. on Monday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 3:05 a.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning in Merriam: Crash reported on eastbound I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 from 75th Street/Exit 227 to 67th Street/Exit 228. The event impacts 0.74 miles. The warning was issued at 2:02 a.m. on Monday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 2:04 a.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on Northeast 46th Terrace in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on Northeast 46th Terrace, from exit 1B to I-35 North. The event affects 0.87 miles. The incident report was issued Monday at 1:41 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 1:52 a.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between MO-1/Antioch Road/Exit 8 and Brighton Avenue/Exit 10 on I-35. The event impacts 1.22 miles. The warning was issued Monday at 1:40 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 1:46 a.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Kansas Avenue/Exit 11 to I-70/Kansas Tpke/Exit 12. The event impacts 630 feet. The traffic alert was released Monday at 7:37 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 7:44 a.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between I-70/Exit 63 and Stadium Drive. The impacted road section is 60 feet long. The incident was reported Monday at 7:22 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 7:27 a.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on westbound I-670 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-670 from Genesee Street/Wyoming St/Exit 1B (EB) to I-70 (West). The event impacts 1.11 miles. The incident was reported Monday at 3:05 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 3:16 a.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between Genesee Street/Wyoming St/Exit 1B (EB) and I-70 (East)/US-40/US-71/Exit 2M-2North on I-670. The event affects 1.66 miles. The traffic alert was reported Monday at 3 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 3:05 a.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on westbound I-670 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB) and I-70 (West) on I-670. The event impacts 1.57 miles. The traffic alert was reported Monday at 2:56 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 2:59 a.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between I-435/Exit 8 and Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9. The impacted road section is 520 feet long. The traffic alert was reported Monday at 2:36 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 2:59 a.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from I-70 (West) to Genesee Street/Wyoming St/Exit 1B (EB) on I-670. The impacted road section is 1.14 miles long. The traffic alert was issued Monday at 2:56 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 2:59 a.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on Marsh Avenue in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on Marsh Avenue, between I-70 exit 63 and I-70 East. The event affects 0.90 miles. The report was issued Monday at 2:31 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 2:32 a.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on westbound I-70 in Tonganoxie
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-70, between K-7/Exit 224 and Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza. The event affects 1.13 miles. The warning was issued Monday at 2:24 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 2:26 a.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-635 from I-70/Exit 4 to Parallel Parkway/Exit 6. The event impacts 1.57 miles. The traffic alert was reported Monday at 2:15 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 2:21 a.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from US-71/Exit 71 to 103rd Streetreet/104th Street on I-435. The event affects 0.96 miles. The incident was reported Monday at 7:24 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 7:27 a.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Johnson Drive/Exit 6 and Holliday Drive/Exit 8. The event affects 650 feet. The report was issued Monday at 6:56 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 6:59 a.m.
Crash reported on Riverview Avenue in Edwardsville
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on Riverview Avenue from exit 411A to I-435 South. The event impacts 620 feet. The traffic alert was released Monday at 6:26 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 6:31 a.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on Booth Avenue in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between exit 8B and I-435 North on Booth Avenue. The traffic alert was reported Monday at 3:33 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 3:39 a.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.
Interstate 470
Current Incidents:
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on westbound I-470 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from View High Drive/Exit 5 to Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 on I-470. The event impacts 1.04 miles. The incident was reported Monday at 7:22 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 8:08 a.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:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
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 Genesee Street/Wyoming St/Exit 1B (EB) and Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB). The event affects 60 feet. The warning was issued at 9:11 p.m. on Sunday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Sunday at 9:18 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound I-29/I-35 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from US-24/Independence Avenue/Paseo Boulevard to 16th Avenue/Exit 5 on I-29/I-35. The event impacts 1.36 miles. The warning was released on Monday at 2:57 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 3:05 a.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3 to US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5 on I-635. The impacted road section is 1.40 miles long. The incident was reported Monday at 2:51 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 2:59 a.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on southbound I-435
A crash has been reported on I-435 from Front Street/Exit 57 to US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59. The event affects 650 feet. The incident was reported Monday at 2:47 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 2:48 a.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:
A crash has been reported on southbound I-435
A crash has been reported on I-435 between US-69/Exit 52 and Parvin Road/Exit 54. The event impacts 0.80 miles. The warning was issued at 7:37 a.m. on Monday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 7:44 a.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from US-69/18th Street Expressway to Eaton Street/Exit 235 on I-35. The impacted road section is 2.42 miles long. The incident was reported Monday at 2:49 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 2:59 a.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound I-635 in Overland Park
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-635 between I-35/US-69/Metcalf Avenue and Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2. The impacted road section is 1.41 miles long. The incident report was issued Monday at 2:47 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 2:59 a.m.
Lane on I-70 closed in Kansas City
One lane is closed between I-670/I-70 and US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420 on westbound I-70. The event impacts 0.99 miles. The incident report was issued Thursday at 11:01 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 2:59 a.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on westbound I-35 in Overland Park
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-35 between 75th Street/Exit 227 and US-69/Exit 225. The event affects 0.82 miles. The warning was released on Monday at 2:52 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 2:54 a.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on westbound I-70 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420 to 57th Street/Exit 417 on I-70. The impacted road section is 1.93 miles long. The warning was issued at 2:45 a.m. on Monday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 2:48 a.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-35
A crash has been reported on I-35 between US-69/18th Street Expressway and Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233A. The impacted road section is 300 feet long. The traffic alert was released Monday at 1:56 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 2:43 a.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on southbound US-69 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between I-70/I-670 and K-32/Kansas Avenue on US-69. The impacted road section is 0.71 miles long. The incident report was issued Monday at 2:31 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 2:38 a.m.
US-69 closed in Overland Park
There is a road closure on US-69 between Blue Valley Parkway and 135th Street. The report was issued Sunday at 10:10 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 1:24 a.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 issued Tuesday at 9:47 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Sunday at 10:14 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from 140th Street to Blue Ridge Boulevard on I-40/US-71. The event affects 1.76 miles. The traffic alert was issued Monday at 7:21 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 8:08 a.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound I-40/US-71 in Belton
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-40/US-71, from MO-58 to 155th Street. The impacted road section is 0.87 miles long. The warning was released on Monday at 7:21 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 8:02 a.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on southbound US-169 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on US-169 between MO-9 and Broadway Bridge. The event impacts 1.44 miles. The traffic alert was released Monday at 3:10 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 3:21 a.m.
Crash report: I-35
A crash has been reported on northbound I-35 between US-169/Exit 234 and Eaton Street/Exit 235. The traffic alert was released Monday at 2:51 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 2:54 a.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.
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This story was originally published May 18, 2026 at 12:26 AM.