Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways

Kansas City Star Bot
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Here’s your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.

This article is being continuously updated. You’ll find a running list of past incidents at the bottom of this story.

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Interstate 35

Current Incidents:

West 67th Street closed in Shawnee

There is a road closure on West 67th Street from exit 228A to I-35 South.

The event affects 910 feet.

The incident report was issued Monday at 8:43 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 8:46 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'West 67th Street closed in Shawnee' on September 9th at 8:46 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'West 67th Street closed in Shawnee' on September 9th at 8:46 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Merriam

A crash has been reported on I-35 between Johnson Drive/Exit 229 and I-635/Exit 231.

The event affects 0.78 miles.

The incident report was issued Monday at 3:44 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 3:58 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Merriam' on September 9th at 3:58 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Merriam' on September 9th at 3:58 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29/I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-29/I-35 from MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 to Parvin Road/Exit 8.

The impacted road section is 230 feet long.

The incident was reported Monday at 12:26 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:40 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29/I-35 in Kansas City' on September 9th at 12:40 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29/I-35 in Kansas City' on September 9th at 12:40 p.m.

Interstate 70

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on East 40th Terrace in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on East 40th Terrace between Blue Ridge Cut Off and I-70 East.

The event impacts 930 feet.

The warning was released on Monday at 9:09 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 9:46 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on East 40th Terrace in Kansas City' on September 9th at 9:46 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on East 40th Terrace in Kansas City' on September 9th at 9:46 p.m.

Crash report: I-70

There is a crash on eastbound I-70 from Prospect Avenue/Exit 3 to Benton Boulevard/Exit 4.

The event affects 440 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 5:59 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 6:58 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash report: I-70' on September 9th at 6:58 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash report: I-70' on September 9th at 6:58 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Crash report: I-70

A crash has been reported on eastbound I-70 between Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 and Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.

The event affects 540 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 4:30 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 6:04 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash report: I-70' on September 9th at 6:04 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash report: I-70' on September 9th at 6:04 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 impacts 300 feet.

The warning was released on Monday at 4:54 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 5:10 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City' on September 9th at 5:10 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City' on September 9th at 5:10 p.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 event affects 200 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 4:17 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 4:34 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City' on September 9th at 4:34 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City' on September 9th at 4:34 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 from Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB) to I-70 (East)/US-40/US-71/Exit 2M-2North.

The event affects 100 feet.

The warning was issued at 1:55 p.m. on Monday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 2:10 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City' on September 9th at 2:10 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City' on September 9th at 2:10 p.m.

Interstate 435

Current Incidents:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

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 MO-210/Exit 55 and Front Street/Exit 57.

The impacted road section is 650 feet long.

The warning was issued Monday at 5:39 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 5:52 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City' on September 9th at 5:52 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City' on September 9th at 5:52 p.m.

Crash report: I-435

A crash has been reported on southbound I-435 from Bannister Road/Exit 70 to US-71/Exit 71.

The event affects 130 feet.

The warning was released on Monday at 3:50 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 4:04 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash report: I-435' on September 9th at 4:04 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash report: I-435' on September 9th at 4:04 p.m.

U.S. 24

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-24/Independence Avenue and Paseo Boulevard.

The event affects 300 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 10 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 10:16 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City' on September 9th at 10:16 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City' on September 9th at 10:16 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 Front Street/Exit 57 and US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59.

The impacted road section is 580 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 2:25 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 2:40 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City' on September 9th at 2:40 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City' on September 9th at 2:40 p.m.

U.S. 69

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-69/Exit 225 and 75th Street/Exit 227.

The impacted road section is 410 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 9:23 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 9:34 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa' on September 9th at 9:34 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa' on September 9th at 9:34 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 between 24th Street/Exit 232 and US-69/18th Street Expressway.

The event impacts 100 feet.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 5:41 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 5:58 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-35' on September 9th at 5:58 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound I-35' on September 9th at 5:58 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Shawnee

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between US-56/US-69/Exit 228 and Johnson Drive/Exit 229.

The event affects 250 feet.

The warning was issued at 1:05 p.m. on Monday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 2:52 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Shawnee' on September 9th at 2:52 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Shawnee' on September 9th at 2:52 p.m.

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed from College Boulevard to 151st Street on southbound US-69.

The impacted road section is 3.58 miles long.

The traffic alert was reported Friday at 7 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 1:04 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park' on September 9th at 1:04 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park' on September 9th at 1:04 p.m.

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed between 95th Street and 119th Street on southbound US-69.

The event affects 1.49 miles.

The incident was reported Friday at 7 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 1:04 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park' on September 9th at 1:04 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park' on September 9th at 1:04 p.m.

U.S. 71

Current Incidents:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

A crash has been reported on northbound the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 between US-56/Swope Parkway and 39th Street.

The impacted road section is 0.85 miles long.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 4:42 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 4:58 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'A crash has been reported on northbound the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71' on September 9th at 4:58 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'A crash has been reported on northbound the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71' on September 9th at 4:58 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview

There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from CR-Y to 155th Street.

The impacted road section is 500 feet long.

The report was issued Monday at 3:24 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 3:40 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview' on September 9th at 3:40 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview' on September 9th at 3:40 p.m.

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