Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways
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Interstate 35
Current Incidents:
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on southbound I-435 in Lenexa
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from 95th Street/Exit 2 to I-35/US-56/Exit 83 (1) on I-435. The event impacts 1.59 miles. The traffic alert was issued Friday at 1:27 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 1:36 a.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between I-435/Exit 222 and West 87th Street/Exit 225 on I-35. The event impacts 1.51 miles. The traffic alert was released Friday at 1:27 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 1:36 a.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on Johnson Drive in Merriam
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on Johnson Drive between Johnson Drive / Ikea Way and I-35 North. The warning was issued at 6:55 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:02 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on U.S. 69 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on U.S. 69, between exit 52B and I-35 North. The event impacts 0.50 miles. The warning was issued Thursday at 5:24 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:38 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on Northeast 46th Terrace in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from exit 1B to I-35 North on Northeast 46th Terrace. The event impacts 0.87 miles. The warning was issued at 3:54 p.m. on Thursday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:21 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound I-35 North in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from exit 8A to exit 8C on I-35 North. The event affects 0.47 miles. The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 4:41 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:21 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on Merriam Drive in Overland Park
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on Merriam Drive from exit 1A to I-35 South. The incident was reported Thursday at 4:39 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 5:02 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-35, between East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 and 119th Street/Exit 220. The impacted road section is 1.11 miles long. The warning was issued Thursday at 4:52 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:56 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-435 from I-35/US-56/Exit 83 (1) to 87th Street/Exit 3. The event affects 2.40 miles. The warning was issued at 4:09 p.m. on Thursday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:44 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-35, between East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 and 119th Street/Exit 220. The event impacts 0.64 miles. The report was issued Thursday at 4:28 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:32 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from 119th Street/Exit 220 to I-435/Exit 222 on I-35. The event affects 1.40 miles. The traffic alert was released Thursday at 3:25 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 3:32 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Leeds Road temporarily closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between Blue and I-70 East in Kansas City. The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 8 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 8:02 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-435 from MO-350/Blue Parkway/Exit 66 to I-70/Exit 63. The event impacts 1.49 miles. The warning was issued Thursday at 3:18 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 5:26 p.m.
Interstate 435
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-435 in Parkville
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between K-5/Exit 18 and MO-152/Exit 24 on I-435. The impacted road section is 1.47 miles long. The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 4:49 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 5:26 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns 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 Front Street/Exit 57 to MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61. The impacted road section is 1.69 miles long. The warning was released on Thursday at 4:17 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:21 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on eastbound I-435 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between Roe Avenue/Exit 77 and US-50/Exit 71 on I-435. The impacted road section is 2.95 miles long. The warning was issued at 3:27 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:14 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound I-435 in Parkville
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-435 between K-5/Exit 18 and MO-45/Exit 22. The event affects 0.46 miles. The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 5:01 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:08 p.m.
Interstate 470
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from I-435/US-71/Exit 1 to Raytown Road/Exit 4 on I-470. The event impacts 1.47 miles. The incident report was issued Thursday at 5:07 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 5:38 p.m.
U.S. 24
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 I-35 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-35, between I-70/US-169/US-24/Exit 2 and I-670/Broadway Boulevard/Exit 2. The event impacts 0.61 miles. The incident report was issued Thursday at 5:11 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:14 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 warning was released on Tuesday at 7:47 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:56 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
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 impacted road section is 870 feet long. The warning was released on Tuesday at 9:47 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 6:56 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on southbound US-69 in Overland Park
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between 119th Street and 135th Street on US-69. The event affects 0.84 miles. The incident report was issued Thursday at 5:23 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:26 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-435 from Parvin Road/Exit 54 to US-69/Exit 52. The impacted road section is 1.23 miles long. The incident report was issued Thursday at 5 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 5:21 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound US-69 North in Overland Park
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on US-69 North, between Shawnee Mission Parkway and Metcalf Avenue. The impacted road section is 970 feet long. The warning was released on Thursday at 4:48 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:50 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on US-69 from 119th Street to I-435. The impacted road section is 0.78 miles long. The report was issued Thursday at 3:14 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 3:32 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 southbound US-71 South in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from The Paseo to 39th Street on US-71 South. The event affects 1.43 miles. The traffic alert was released Thursday at 4:51 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:02 p.m.
U.S. 169
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 US-169 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between MO-9 and Broadway Bridge on US-169. The impacted road section is 1.16 miles long. The traffic alert was released Thursday at 6:33 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:39 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on southbound US-169 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from NW Briarcliff Parkway to The Downtown Airport on US-169. The event affects 1.33 miles. The warning was issued at 3:21 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:14 p.m.
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This story was originally published June 26, 2026 at 12:39 AM.