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

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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:

Broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 from exit 12 to I-35 South.

The impacted road section is 550 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 7:05 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 7:40 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 in Kansas City' on July 29th at 7:40 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 in Kansas City' on July 29th at 7:40 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-670 from Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB) to I-35/Exit 2T.

The event impacts 160 feet.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 6:54 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 7:04 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City' on July 29th at 7:04 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City' on July 29th at 7:04 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Overland Park

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Antioch Road/Exit 230 to I-635/Exit 231.

The event impacts 480 feet.

The incident was reported Monday at 4:26 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 5:04 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Overland Park' on July 29th at 5:04 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Overland Park' on July 29th at 5:04 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 and 119th Street/Exit 220.

The event affects 580 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 3:53 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 5:04 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe' on July 29th at 5:04 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe' on July 29th at 5:04 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Merriam

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Johnson Drive/Exit 229 to Antioch Road/Exit 230.

The event affects 320 feet.

The warning was issued at 4:22 p.m. on Monday, 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 northbound I-35 in Merriam' on July 29th at 4:34 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Merriam' on July 29th at 4:34 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Southwest Boulevard (Underpass) and Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233.

The event impacts 460 feet.

The incident report was issued Monday at 3:22 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 3:58 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City' on July 29th at 3:58 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City' on July 29th at 3:58 p.m.

Interstate 70

Current Incidents:

Lane on I-635 closed in Kansas City

One lane is closed from Swartz Road/Exit 2 to I-70/Exit 4 on northbound I-635.

The event affects 1.29 miles.

The report was issued Monday at 12 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 11:22 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Lane on I-635 closed in Kansas City' on July 29th at 11:22 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Lane on I-635 closed in Kansas City' on July 29th at 11:22 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 affects 640 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 6:52 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 8:52 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Independence' on July 29th at 8:52 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Independence' on July 29th at 8:52 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 traffic alert was issued Monday at 6:52 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 8:40 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Independence' on July 29th at 8:40 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Independence' on July 29th at 8:40 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Warning in Edwardsville: Crash reported on eastbound I-70

There is a crash on I-70 between 110th Street/Exit 410 and I-435/Exit 411.

The event impacts 430 feet.

The warning was released on Monday at 3:48 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 5:46 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Warning in Edwardsville: Crash reported on eastbound I-70' on July 29th at 5:46 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Warning in Edwardsville: Crash reported on eastbound I-70' on July 29th at 5:46 p.m.

Crash update: I-70

A crash has been reported on eastbound I-70 between 110th Street/Exit 410 and I-435/Exit 411.

The impacted road section is 0.75 miles long.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 3:48 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 5:04 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash update: I-70' on July 29th at 5:04 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash update: I-70' on July 29th at 5:04 p.m.

Warning in Edwardsville: Crash reported on eastbound I-70

There is a crash on I-70 from 110th Street/Exit 410 to I-435/Exit 411.

The event impacts 0.75 miles.

The warning was released on Monday at 3:48 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 3:58 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Warning in Edwardsville: Crash reported on eastbound I-70' on July 29th at 3:58 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Warning in Edwardsville: Crash reported on eastbound I-70' on July 29th at 3:58 p.m.

Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on eastbound I-70

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 from I-435/Exit 8 to Sterling Avenue/Exit 10.

The event impacts 0.84 miles.

The warning was released on Monday at 3:22 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 3:40 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on eastbound I-70' on July 29th at 3:40 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on eastbound I-70' on July 29th at 3:40 p.m.

Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound US-71

A crash has been reported on US-71 from Truman Road to I-70/I-670.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 2:19 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 2:34 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound US-71' on July 29th at 2:34 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on northbound US-71' on July 29th at 2:34 p.m.

Crash update: I-70

There is a crash on northbound I-70 between I-670/I-70/Exit 2 and Admiral Boulevard/Exit 2.

The impacted road section is 760 feet long.

The warning was released on Monday at 2:19 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 2:34 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash update: I-70' on July 29th at 2:34 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash update: I-70' on July 29th at 2:34 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from I-435/Exit 8 to Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9.

The impacted road section is 270 feet long.

The report was issued Monday at 1:23 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 1:34 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City' on July 29th at 1:34 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City' on July 29th at 1:34 p.m.

Interstate 435

Current Incidents:

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 630 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 10:37 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 10:46 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City' on July 29th at 10:46 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City' on July 29th at 10:46 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Holliday Drive/Exit 8 to Woodend Road/Exit 8.

The event affects 390 feet.

The warning was issued at 7:22 p.m. on Monday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 7:34 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville' on July 29th at 7:34 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Edwardsville' on July 29th at 7:34 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from 63rd Street/East 66th St/Exit 66 to Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67.

The impacted road section is 180 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 6:06 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 6:16 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City' on July 29th at 6:16 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City' on July 29th at 6:16 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 48th Street/Exit 54 and Parvin Road/Exit 54.

The event impacts 420 feet.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 5:52 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 6:04 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on southbound I-435' on July 29th at 6:04 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Warning in Kansas City: Crash reported on southbound I-435' on July 29th at 6:04 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between K-10/Exit 1 and 95th Street/Exit 2.

The event affects 390 feet.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 4:42 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:58 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa' on July 29th at 4:58 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa' on July 29th at 4:58 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 impacted road section is 390 feet long.

The warning was issued at 2:43 p.m. on Monday, and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday 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 July 29th 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 July 29th at 2:58 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Johnson Drive/Exit 6 to Holliday Drive/Exit 8.

The event impacts 250 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 2:21 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 2:34 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee' on July 29th at 2:34 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee' on July 29th at 2:34 p.m.

Interstate 670

Current Incidents:

A crash has been reported on eastbound I-670

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-670 from Broadway Boulevard/Central Street/Exit 2R-2South to Locust Street/Truman Road/Exit 2Q (WB).

The event affects 330 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 11:02 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 11:16 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'A crash has been reported on eastbound I-670' on July 29th at 11:16 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'A crash has been reported on eastbound I-670' on July 29th at 11:16 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

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 650 feet long.

The incident was reported Monday at 3:29 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 4:10 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City' on July 29th at 4:10 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670 in Kansas City' on July 29th at 4:10 p.m.

Kansas City: West 12th Street closed

There is a road closure at West 12th Street and I-670 West.

The event affects 480 feet.

The incident was reported Monday at 3:20 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 3:28 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Kansas City: West 12th Street closed' on July 29th at 3:28 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Kansas City: West 12th Street closed' on July 29th at 3:28 p.m.

Baltimore Avenue closed in Kansas City

The road is closed between I-670 West and West 12th Street in Kansas City.

The event affects 480 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 2:32 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 'Baltimore Avenue closed in Kansas City' on July 29th at 2:40 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Baltimore Avenue closed in Kansas City' on July 29th at 2:40 p.m.

U.S. 24

Current Incidents:

Lane on I-635 closed in Kansas City

One lane is closed from US-24/State Avenue/Exit 5 to Swartz Road/Exit 2 on southbound I-635.

The impacted road section is 1.13 miles long.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 12 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 11:22 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Lane on I-635 closed in Kansas City' on July 29th at 11:22 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Lane on I-635 closed in Kansas City' on July 29th at 11:22 p.m.

Independence Avenue/US-24 closed in Kansas City

There is a road closure on Independence Avenue/US-24 from Prospect Avenue to Paseo Boulevard/The Paseo.

The event affects 440 feet.

The warning was issued Monday at 8:52 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 6:22 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Independence Avenue/US-24 closed in Kansas City' on July 29th at 6:22 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Independence Avenue/US-24 closed in Kansas City' on July 29th at 6:22 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 event affects 610 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Monday at 2:53 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 4:16 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City' on July 29th at 4:16 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City' on July 29th at 4:16 p.m.

A crash has been reported on East 9th Street

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on East 9th Street between Admiral Boulevard exit 2H and US-24 East.

The event impacts 640 feet.

The incident report was issued Monday at 2:19 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 2:34 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'A crash has been reported on East 9th Street' on July 29th at 2:34 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'A crash has been reported on East 9th Street' on July 29th at 2:34 p.m.

U.S. 69

Current Incidents:

US-69 temporarily closed in Overland Park

The road is closed from Blue Valley Parkway to 119th Street in Overland Park.

The warning was released on Monday at 8:54 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 11:40 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'US-69 temporarily closed in Overland Park' on July 29th at 11:40 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'US-69 temporarily closed in Overland Park' on July 29th at 11:40 p.m.

Overland Park: Willow Lane closed until Oct. 28

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

The warning was released on Friday at 7:10 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 9:28 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Overland Park: Willow Lane closed until Oct. 28' on July 29th at 9:28 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Overland Park: Willow Lane closed until Oct. 28' on July 29th at 9:28 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 US-69/Exit 52 and 48th Street/Exit 54.

The impacted road section is 260 feet long.

The report was issued Monday at 1:15 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 1:28 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City' on July 29th at 1:28 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City' on July 29th at 1:28 p.m.

Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed between Blue Valley Parkway and College Boulevard on northbound US-69.

The impacted road section is 1.35 miles long.

The incident was reported Friday at 7 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:22 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park' on July 29th at 12:22 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park' on July 29th at 12:22 p.m.

U.S. 71

Current Incidents:

Crash report: US-71

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound US-71 between 27th Street and The Paseo.

The event affects 640 feet.

The incident report was issued Monday at 11:26 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 11:40 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash report: US-71' on July 29th at 11:40 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash report: US-71' on July 29th at 11:40 p.m.

Crash report: US-71

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound US-71 between Linwood Boulevard and 31st Street.

The impacted road section is 80 feet long.

The warning was released on Monday at 11:26 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 11:34 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash report: US-71' on July 29th at 11:34 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash report: US-71' on July 29th at 11:34 p.m.

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

There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 between 140th Street and Main Street.

The impacted road section is 560 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Monday at 8:21 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 8:34 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview' on July 29th at 8:34 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview' on July 29th at 8:34 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 event impacts 80 feet.

The warning was released on Monday at 6:45 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 6:58 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 July 29th at 6:58 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 July 29th at 6:58 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Crash update: US-71 North

A crash has been reported on northbound US-71 North from Bruce R. Watkins Drive to Admiral Boulevard exit 2H.

The impacted road section is 600 feet long.

The warning was released on Monday at 2:19 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 2:34 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash update: US-71 North' on July 29th at 2:34 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'Crash update: US-71 North' on July 29th at 2:34 p.m.

U.S. 169

Current Incidents:

US-169 North: bridge closed between exit 2C and West Sixth Street

A bridge is closed on northbound US-169 North in Kansas City from exit 2C to West Sixth Street

The event impacts 440 feet.

The report was issued Monday at 8:11 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 9:40 p.m.

A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'US-169 North: bridge closed between exit 2C and West Sixth Street' on July 29th at 9:40 p.m.
A detailed map that shows the affected road due to 'US-169 North: bridge closed between exit 2C and West Sixth Street' on July 29th at 9:40 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

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

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