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:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

A crash has been reported on I-35 between Southwest Boulevard (Underpass) and Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233.

The impacted road section is 610 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 4:41 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 4:58 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 4:58 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash reported on northbound I-35 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 4:58 p.m.

Interstate 70

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 from MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 to I-70/Exit 63.

The impacted road section is 620 feet long.

The incident was reported Saturday at 6:07 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 6:22 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 6:22 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 6:22 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Kansas Avenue/Exit 11 and I-70/Kansas Tpke/Exit 12.

The event affects 430 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 3:33 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 3:46 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville' on September 14th at 3:46 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville' on September 14th at 3:46 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 390 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 2:09 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 2:28 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 2:28 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 2:28 p.m.

East Truman Road closed in Kansas City

The road is closed at East Truman Road and I-70 East in Kansas City.

The event impacts 310 feet.

The warning was issued Friday at 3:53 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 2:28 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'East Truman Road closed in Kansas City' on September 14th at 2:28 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'East Truman Road closed in Kansas City' on September 14th at 2:28 p.m.

Interstate 435

Current Incidents:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Lane on I-435 closed in Shawnee

One lane is closed from Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6 to 87th Street/Exit 3 on southbound I-435.

The impacted road section is 0.63 miles long.

The incident was reported Monday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 6:16 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Lane on I-435 closed in Shawnee' on September 14th at 6:16 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Lane on I-435 closed in Shawnee' on September 14th at 6:16 p.m.

Shawnee: Renner Road temporarily closed

The road is closed between Midland Drive and I-435 North in Shawnee.

The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 9:48 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 3:28 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Shawnee: Renner Road temporarily closed' on September 14th at 3:28 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Shawnee: Renner Road temporarily closed' on September 14th at 3:28 p.m.

Warning in Shawnee: Crash reported on northbound I-435

A crash has been reported on I-435 between Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6 and Johnson Drive/Exit 6.

The impacted road section is 610 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 2:58 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 3:16 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Warning in Shawnee: Crash reported on northbound I-435' on September 14th at 3:16 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Warning in Shawnee: Crash reported on northbound I-435' on September 14th at 3:16 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67 to 87th Street/Exit 69.

The event impacts 180 feet.

The incident report was issued Saturday at 2:13 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 2:57 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 2:58 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 2:58 p.m.

Interstate 470

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on Blue Ridge Boulevard in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Blue Ridge Boulevard between exit 2 and I-470 East.

The impacted road section is 890 feet long.

The incident report was issued Saturday at 10:18 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 11:01 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on Blue Ridge Boulevard in Kansas City' on September 14th at 11:01 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on Blue Ridge Boulevard in Kansas City' on September 14th at 11:01 p.m.

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 impacted road section is 620 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Saturday at 10:18 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 10:37 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 10:37 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 10:37 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 from Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 to Raytown Road/Exit 4.

The impacted road section is 370 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 10:18 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 10:31 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 10:31 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 10:31 p.m.

Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on View High Drive

There is a crash on View High Drive from exit 5 to I-470 East.

The impacted road section is 270 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Saturday at 6:25 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 6:58 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on View High Drive' on September 14th at 6:58 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on View High Drive' on September 14th at 6:58 p.m.

Crash update: I-470

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on eastbound I-470 between Raytown Road/Exit 4 and View High Drive/Exit 5.

The event impacts 310 feet.

The warning was released on Saturday at 6:25 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Saturday at 6:40 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash update: I-470' on September 14th at 6:40 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash update: I-470' on September 14th at 6:40 p.m.

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 340 feet.

The warning was issued at 3:40 p.m. on Saturday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 3:58 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 3:58 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 3:58 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 Central Avenue/Exit 1A and Genesee Street/Wyoming St/Exit 1B (EB).

The impacted road section is 80 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Saturday at 9:10 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 11:07 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 11:07 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 11:07 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.

U.S. 69

Current Incidents:

Grant Street closed in Overland Park

The road is closed between West 119th Street and US-69 South in Overland Park.

The warning was issued at 9:48 p.m. on Saturday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 9:54 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Grant Street closed in Overland Park' on September 14th at 9:55 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Grant Street closed in Overland Park' on September 14th at 9:55 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 North in Mission

There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 North between I-635 North / Metcalf Avenue and I-35 North.

The impacted road section is 610 feet long.

The warning was issued at 8:44 p.m. on Saturday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 9:13 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 North in Mission' on September 14th at 9:13 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 North in Mission' on September 14th at 9:13 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Overland Park

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

The event affects 190 feet.

The traffic alert was released Saturday at 1:02 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Saturday at 6:28 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Overland Park' on September 14th at 6:28 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Overland Park' on September 14th at 6:28 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on US-69 between 87th Street and I-35.

The event impacts 280 feet.

The traffic alert was released Saturday at 4:06 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 4:22 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park' on September 14th at 4:22 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound US-69 in Overland Park' on September 14th at 4:22 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-29 from US-69/Vivion Road/Exit 1 to US-169/Exit 2.

The impacted road section is 240 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 10:03 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 3:58 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 3:58 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-29 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 3:58 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 event impacts 3.06 miles.

The traffic alert was reported Friday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 1:10 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park' on September 14th at 1:10 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park' on September 14th at 1:10 p.m.

U.S. 71

Current Incidents:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

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

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

The event impacts 460 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Saturday at 5:16 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 5:34 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Belton' on September 14th at 5:34 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Belton' on September 14th at 5:34 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on US-71 from The Paseo to 22nd Street.

The impacted road section is 420 feet long.

The warning was issued at 4:09 p.m. on Saturday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 4:28 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 4:28 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 4:28 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 from East 55th Street to US-56/Swope Parkway.

The event affects 150 feet.

The traffic alert was released Saturday at 2:04 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 2:46 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 2:46 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 2:46 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 North in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on US-71 North from US-71 (Kansas City) to Linwood Boulevard.

The event affects 450 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Saturday at 2:17 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 2:34 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 North in Kansas City' on September 14th at 2:34 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound US-71 North in Kansas City' on September 14th at 2:34 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 Saturday at 2:07 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 2:22 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 2:22 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 2:22 p.m.

U.S. 169

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 between 68th Street and Barry Road.

The event impacts 60 feet.

The warning was issued Saturday at 9:22 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Saturday at 10:01 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 10:01 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City' on September 14th at 10:01 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Reports of a crash on northbound US-169

There is a crash on US-169 from Englewood Road to 68th Street.

The event impacts 780 feet.

The warning was issued at 1:54 p.m. on Saturday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Saturday at 2:10 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Reports of a crash on northbound US-169' on September 14th at 2:10 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Reports of a crash on northbound US-169' on September 14th at 2:10 p.m.

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