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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U.S. 69

Current Incidents:

US-69 North reduced to two lanes

The roadway is reduced to two lanes between US-56/US-69/Shawnee Mission Parkway and I-35. The traffic alert was released Tuesday at 7:47 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 12:19 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. 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

Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on US-71 South, between East Gregory Boulevard and 85th Street. The event impacts 1.40 miles. The incident was reported Friday at 3:48 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Friday at 3:55 p.m.

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This story was originally published July 11, 2026 at 12:21 AM.