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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Interstate 35
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between I-435/Exit 222 and 95th Street/Exit 224.
The impacted road section is 400 feet long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 8:41 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 12:01 a.m.
Merriam Drive closed in Shawnee
The road is closed between exit 230 and I-35 South in Shawnee.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 11:19 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:25 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between North Chouteau Trafficway/Exit 9 and Brighton Avenue/Exit 10.
The impacted road section is 650 feet long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 5:37 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:19 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on Northeast 43rd Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on Northeast 43rd Street from exit 1B to I-35 North.
The event affects 320 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 7:52 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:01 p.m.
Crash report: U. S. Highway 71
There is a crash on the U. S. Highway 71 between exit 1B and I-35 North.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 7:52 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 8:01 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB) to 27th Street/Exit 1B (SB).
The event affects 550 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 6:34 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:25 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 95th Street/Exit 224 to West 87th Street/Exit 225.
The impacted road section is 380 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 5:37 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 5:49 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB) and I-35/Exit 2T.
The event impacts 190 feet.
The warning was issued at 4:44 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:55 p.m.
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-35
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 between 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222.
The event impacts 0.72 miles.
The warning was issued at 3:49 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 4:19 p.m.
Reports of a crash on eastbound I-35
A crash has been reported on I-35 from 119th Street/Exit 220 to I-435/Exit 222.
The event affects 0.81 miles.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 3:49 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:13 p.m.
Crash update: I-35
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-35 from 119th Street/Exit 220 to I-435/Exit 222.
The impacted road section is 280 feet long.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 3:49 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:01 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Sterling Avenue/Exit 10 to US-40/Exit 11.
The event impacts 90 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 12:36 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 10:19 p.m.
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on eastbound I-70
There has been a crash on I-70 from Prospect Avenue/Exit 3 to Benton Boulevard/Exit 4.
The event impacts 440 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 7:32 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 7:43 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Jackson Avenue/Exit 5 to Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6.
The impacted road section is 270 feet long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 4:27 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:37 p.m.
Lane closed in Kansas City
One lane is closed between I-70/US-40 and I-35 in Kansas City.
The warning was issued Monday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 4:19 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Independence
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from US-40/Exit 11 to Noland Road/Exit 12.
The event impacts 220 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 12:36 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:43 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
Crash reported on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on I-40/US-71 between I-435 and Bannister Road.
The event affects 810 feet.
The warning was issued Wednesday at 9:52 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:01 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6 to Johnson Drive/Exit 6.
The impacted road section is 610 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 7:40 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:49 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between K-32/Exit 9 and Kansas Avenue/Exit 11.
The event affects 620 feet.
The warning was issued at 6:58 p.m. on Wednesday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:13 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Raytown Road/Exit 63 to Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.
The event affects 550 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 5:31 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:07 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 in Randolph
There is a broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 from Armour Road to I-435 South.
The event impacts 700 feet.
The report was issued Wednesday at 3:51 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:55 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Randolph
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between MO-210/Exit 55 and Front Street/Exit 57.
The event affects 270 feet.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 4:21 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:55 p.m.
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 event impacts 650 feet.
The report was issued Wednesday at 3:55 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 4:43 p.m.
Lane on I-435 closed in Shawnee
One lane is closed between Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6 and 87th Street/Exit 3 on southbound I-435.
The event impacts 0.63 miles.
The warning was issued Monday at 7 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:19 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from 87th Street/Exit 3 to Midland Drive/Exit 5.
The event impacts 640 feet.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 3:52 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 4:01 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Raytown Road/Exit 63 to Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.
The event impacts 360 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 3:01 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 3:13 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on the U. S. Highway 71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on the U. S. Highway 71 from US-71 South to I-435 South.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 1:31 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:43 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67 and 87th Street/Exit 69.
The impacted road section is 350 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 1:26 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 1:37 p.m.
Interstate 470
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-470 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 between Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 and Raytown Road/Exit 4.
The event affects 310 feet.
The incident was reported Wednesday at 4:10 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:43 p.m.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
Fairbanks Avenue closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on Fairbanks Avenue between Kansas Avenue / South 39th Street and I-635 North.
The event affects 0.58 miles.
The incident report was issued Wednesday at 7 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 9:43 p.m.
Lane on I-635 closed in Kansas City
One lane is closed from Shawnee Drive/Exit 1 to Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2 on northbound I-635.
The event impacts 950 feet.
The warning was issued at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:07 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between K-5/Leavenworth Road/Exit 7 and K-5/Exit 8.
The impacted road section is 620 feet long.
The report was issued Wednesday at 5:31 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:43 p.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between Broadway Boulevard/Central Street/Exit 2R-2South and Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB).
The event impacts 310 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 7:12 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:49 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 between Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB) and Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB).
The incident was reported Wednesday at 7:12 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 7:37 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Kansas City: West 12th Street closed
The road is closed at West 12th Street and I-670 West in Kansas City.
The event impacts 480 feet.
The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 5:20 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 5:25 p.m.
U.S. 24
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59 and 12th Street/Exit 60.
The event affects 450 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 10:35 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:43 p.m.
Reports of a crash on northbound I-635
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-635 from I-70/Exit 4 to US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5.
The event affects 120 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 10:12 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:25 p.m.
Road closed in Kansas City
The road is closed between US-24/Washington Boulevard and Barnett Avenue in Kansas City.
The event affects 350 feet.
The warning was issued at 10:56 a.m. on Monday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 9:31 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on southbound I-435
A crash has been reported on I-435 between Front Street/Exit 57 and US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59.
The impacted road section is 310 feet long.
The warning was released on Wednesday at 5:34 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 5:43 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed from 95th Street to 151st Street on southbound US-69.
The impacted road section is 5.78 miles long.
The warning was issued at 7 a.m. on Friday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 3:19 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 I-40/US-71
There has been a crash on I-40/US-71 between 155th Street and MO-150.
The impacted road section is 490 feet long.
The warning was issued at 4:12 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:25 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between Longview Road and Red Bridge Road.
The event impacts 190 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 4 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 4:13 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between Bannister Road and Blue River Road/Hickman Mills Drive.
The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 2:06 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:19 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between Bannister Road and Blue River Road/Hickman Mills Drive.
The warning was issued at 2:06 p.m. on Wednesday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 2:43 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Lane on US-169 South closed in Kansas City
One lane is closed from I-70/US-40 to I-35 on southbound US-169 South.
The impacted road section is 440 feet long.
The warning was released on Monday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 5:19 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-169/K-7/Exit 215 to Old K-56/Exit 217.
The event impacts 530 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 1:44 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:55 p.m.
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