Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways
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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:
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on southbound I-35 in Kearney
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from MO-92/Exit 26 to MO-291/Exit 17 on I-35. The impacted road section is 3.26 miles long. The report was issued Saturday at 8:54 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 9:06 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning in Liberty
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from MO-291 to I-35/Liberty Drive/Pleasant Valley Road in Liberty. The event impacts 1.59 miles. The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 8:55 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 9 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-35, between Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB) and 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB). The event affects 0.99 miles. The warning was issued at 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 9 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from I-35/Exit 52 to 48th Street/Exit 54 on I-435. The event affects 1.57 miles. The warning was issued Saturday at 8:49 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 8:55 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on southbound I-35 in Shawnee
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between 24th Street/Exit 232 and Antioch Road/Exit 230 on I-35. The event affects 1.43 miles. The traffic alert was released Saturday at 8:33 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 8:49 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory 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 I-670/Broadway Boulevard/Exit 2 and Eaton Street/Exit 235. The impacted road section is 1.70 miles long. The incident was reported Saturday at 8:43 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 8:49 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on westbound I-70 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-70, between 27th Street/Exit 5 and I-670/I-70/Exit 2. The impacted road section is 2.24 miles long. The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 8:39 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 9 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-435, between I-70/Exit 63 and 48th Street/Exit 54. The event affects 6.82 miles. The incident was reported Saturday at 8:34 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 9 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from I-670/I-70 to I-35/Beardsley Road/Exit 2 on I-70. The event affects 2.04 miles. The warning was issued at 8:43 p.m. on Saturday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 8:55 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on westbound I-670 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between I-70 (East)/US-40/US-71/Exit 2M-2North and Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB) on I-670. The event impacts 1.37 miles. The incident report was issued Saturday at 8:45 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 8:55 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from I-70 (West) to Genesee Street/Wyoming St/Exit 1B (EB) on I-670. The impacted road section is 1.56 miles long. The report was issued Saturday at 8:43 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 8:49 p.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 Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB) to I-70 (West). The event affects 1.25 miles. The incident report was issued Saturday at 8:40 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 8:49 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-70, between 78th Street/Exit 414 and I-635/Exit 418. The event impacts 3.49 miles. The incident was reported Saturday at 8:32 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 8:43 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain in Kansas City, from Park Drive to I-70 West. The event affects 0.88 miles. The incident report was issued Saturday at 8:40 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 8:43 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on westbound I-70 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between I-635/Exit 418 and 78th Street/Exit 414 on I-70. The event impacts 3.79 miles. The traffic alert was released Saturday at 8:22 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 8:37 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-435, from 48th Street/Exit 54 to MO-152/Exit 49. The event impacts 3.39 miles. The incident report was issued Saturday at 8:34 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 9 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from 96th Street/Exit 47 to Woodland Avenue/Exit 42 on I-435. The event affects 2.27 miles. The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 8:34 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 9 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-435, from 87th Street/Exit 69 to 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66. The event impacts 1.62 miles. The warning was issued Saturday at 8:51 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 9 p.m.
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, from Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67 to 87th Street/Exit 69. The event impacts 1.21 miles. The incident report was issued Saturday at 8:51 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 8:55 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66 and Raytown Road/Exit 63 on I-435. The event affects 1.62 miles. The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 8:50 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 8:55 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound I-435/I-29 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from I-435 (Kansas City) (East)/I-29 to I-435 (Kansas City) (West)/I-29 on I-435/I-29. The impacted road section is 1.65 miles long. The warning was released on Saturday at 8:30 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 8:43 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound I-29 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-29 from Cookingham Drive/Exit 13 to I-435/Exit 14. The event affects 0.94 miles. The traffic alert was released Saturday at 8:35 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 8:37 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on southbound I-435 South in Platte City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from exit 17 to Carroll on I-435 South. The event impacts 0.64 miles. The incident was reported Saturday at 8:32 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 8:37 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound I-29 in Platte City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-29, between I-435/Exit 17 and Exit 19. The event affects 1.53 miles. The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 8:27 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 8:31 p.m.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-635, from K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3 to Parallel Parkway/Exit 6. The event impacts 2.53 miles. The warning was released on Saturday at 8:36 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 8:49 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on southbound I-635 in Riverside
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between Horizons Parkway/Exit 9 and K-5/Exit 8 on I-635. The event impacts 0.90 miles. The warning was issued Saturday at 8:41 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 8:43 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between Park Drive and I-635 North in Kansas City. The incident report was issued Saturday at 8:41 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 8:43 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2 and K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3 on I-635. The event impacts 0.91 miles. The incident was reported Saturday at 8:35 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 8:37 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound US-169 North in North Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on US-169 North, between I-70/I-35/US-40/US-24 and MO-9. The impacted road section is 2.31 miles long. The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 8:39 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 9:06 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound I-29/I-35 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-29/I-35 from US-24/Independence Avenue/Paseo Boulevard to 16th Avenue/Exit 5. The impacted road section is 1.62 miles long. The warning was issued Saturday at 8:39 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 9 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on southbound I-29/I-35 in North Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between Parvin Road/Exit 8 and US-24/Independence Avenue/Paseo Boulevard on I-29/I-35. The event affects 2.58 miles. The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 8:39 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 8:49 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
US-69 North reduced to two lanes until Jul. 17
The roadway is reduced to two lanes from US-56/US-69/Shawnee Mission Parkway to I-35. The report was issued Tuesday at 7:47 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Sunday at 1:01 a.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound I-35/US-69 in Pleasant Valley
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-35/US-69 between MO-152/Kansas Street/Barry Road and MO-291. The event affects 0.56 miles. The report was issued Saturday at 9:25 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 9:28 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on southbound I-35 in Pleasant Valley
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between US-69/Exit 13 and US-69/Exit 11 on I-35. The impacted road section is 1.42 miles long. The report was issued Saturday at 8:47 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 9 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound I-35 in Liberty
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from I-435/US-69/Exit 12 to US-69/Exit 13 on I-35. The event impacts 1.27 miles. The incident report was issued Saturday at 8:57 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 9 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on southbound I-35 in Pleasant Valley
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-35 between US-69/Exit 13 and I-29/US-71/Exit 8. The event impacts 5.49 miles. The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 8:47 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 8:55 p.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 from US-69/18th Street Expressway to Eaton Street/Exit 235. The event affects 2.19 miles. The incident was reported Saturday at 8:39 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 8:49 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound I-635 in Riverside
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-635, from US-69/Exit 10 to I-29/US-71/Exit 12. The event impacts 1.30 miles. The traffic alert was released Saturday at 8:40 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 8:49 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on westbound I-70 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from US-169/US-69/7th Street/Exit 422 to I-635/Exit 418 on I-70. The event affects 3.11 miles. The report was issued Saturday at 8:37 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 8:49 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on southbound I-35 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-35, from Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB) to US-69/18th Street Expressway. The impacted road section is 2.92 miles long. The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 8:37 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 8:49 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound I-29 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between I-35 and US-69/Vivion Road/Exit 1 on I-29. The event impacts 1.81 miles. The incident report was issued Saturday at 8:44 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 8:49 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound I-29 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-29 between US-69/Vivion Road/Exit 1 and NW Tiffany Springs Parkway/Exit 10. The event impacts 7.23 miles. The warning was issued at 8:35 p.m. on Saturday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 8:49 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning 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 38th Street/Exit 7. The event impacts 6.97 miles. The traffic alert was released Saturday at 8:36 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 8:43 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound I-635 in Overland Park
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from I-35/US-69/Metcalf Avenue to Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2 on I-635. The impacted road section is 1.95 miles long. The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 8:32 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 8:37 p.m.
North Seventh Street/US-69 closed in Kansas City
The road is closed from Central Avenue to US-24/Washington Boulevard in Kansas City. The event affects 710 feet. The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 3:39 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 7:52 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed from College Boulevard to 119th Street on southbound US-69. The impacted road section is 820 feet long. The warning was issued Saturday at 6:54 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 7:01 p.m.
US-69/Metcalf Avenue/US-169 reduced to two lanes until Jul. 17
The roadway is reduced to two lanes between I-35 and Johnson Drive. The event impacts 870 feet. The warning was released on Tuesday at 9:47 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 7:01 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound I-40/US-71 in Raymore
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-40/US-71, from North Cass Parkway to CR-Y. The event impacts 2.25 miles. The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 8:57 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 9 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound US-71 North in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on US-71 North, between US-71 (Kansas City) and Truman Road. The impacted road section is 1.76 miles long. The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 8:42 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 8:49 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between East 55th Street and 39th Street on the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71. The impacted road section is 1.90 miles long. The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 8:45 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 8:49 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on southbound US-169 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from MO-9 to The Downtown Airport on US-169. The impacted road section is 1.57 miles long. The warning was released on Saturday at 8:40 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 8:55 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between NW Briarcliff Parkway and Englewood Road on US-169. The event impacts 1.56 miles. The warning was issued Saturday at 8:39 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 8:55 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound I-29 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-29 from I-35 to US-169/Exit 2. The event affects 2.44 miles. The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 8:35 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 8:55 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between Englewood Road and MO-152 on US-169. The impacted road section is 2.32 miles long. The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 8:45 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 8:49 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from Barry Road to NW 108th Street on US-169. The event affects 2.30 miles. The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 8:44 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 8:49 p.m.
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This story was originally published June 14, 2026 at 1:03 AM.