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:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on southbound I-29 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from MO-283/Exit 1 to I-35 on I-29.
The impacted road section is 0.99 miles long.
The warning was issued Monday at 12:06 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 12:24 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between 95th Street/Exit 224 and I-635/Exit 231 on I-35.
The impacted road section is 6.59 miles long.
The traffic alert was released Monday at 11:50 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:12 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-35 between Old K-56/Exit 217 and 119th Street/Exit 220.
The impacted road section is 2.27 miles long.
The traffic alert was issued Monday at 12:01 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 12:12 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65 to I-70/Exit 63 on I-435.
The event impacts 0.75 miles.
The traffic alert was released Monday at 12:20 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 12:36 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on US-71 from Truman Road to I-70/I-670.
The warning was issued at 12:21 p.m. on Monday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 12:24 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound I-70 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between I-670/I-70/Exit 2 and Admiral Boulevard/Exit 2 on I-70.
The traffic alert was released Monday at 12:09 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:18 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on eastbound I-70 in Bonner Springs
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza to K-7/Exit 224 on I-70.
The event impacts 0.79 miles.
The incident report was issued Monday at 12:09 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 12:12 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on westbound I-70 in Bonner Springs
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between K-7/Exit 224 and Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza on I-70.
The impacted road section is 0.64 miles long.
The warning was issued Monday at 12:03 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:12 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
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 event impacts 0.95 miles.
The warning was issued at 7 a.m. on Monday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 10:48 p.m.
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 traffic alert was issued Monday at 7 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 5:48 p.m.
Leavenworth Road closed in Kansas City
The road is closed from North 109th Ter to I-435 South in Kansas City.
The report was issued Friday at 2:38 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 3:18 p.m.
Lee Boulevard closed in Leawood
The road is closed between Mission Road and I-435 East in Leawood.
The event impacts 130 feet.
The traffic alert was released Monday at 2:45 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 2:48 p.m.
Lee Boulevard temporarily closed in Leawood
There is a road closure on Lee Boulevard between I-435 East and Mission Road.
The event affects 0.51 miles.
The report was issued Monday at 2:41 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 2:48 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-435 from US-71/Exit 71 to Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67.
The event affects 3.37 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Monday at 12:22 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:36 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67 and US-71/Exit 71 on I-435.
The event impacts 1.65 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Monday at 12:25 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 12:36 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 and Stadium Drive on I-435.
The impacted road section is 0.86 miles long.
The warning was issued Monday at 12:23 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:36 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on southbound US-71 South in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on US-71 South from East Gregory Boulevard to I-435.
The impacted road section is 3.35 miles long.
The warning was issued Monday at 12:22 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:30 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on eastbound I-435 in Kansas City
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-435, from Wornall Road/Exit 75 to US-50/Exit 71.
The impacted road section is 3.10 miles long.
The traffic alert was reported Monday at 12:22 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:30 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on eastbound US-50 East in Lenexa
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between exit 222A and I-435 East on US-50 East.
The event impacts 0.99 miles.
The warning was released on Monday at 12:21 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 12:24 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on eastbound I-435 in Overland Park
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-435 between Nall Avenue/Exit 77 and State Line Road/Exit 75/MO--KS State Border.
The impacted road section is 0.86 miles long.
The traffic alert was released Monday at 12:21 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 12:24 p.m.
Traffic alert issued due to heavy rain conditions on eastbound I-435 in Overland Park
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between Quivira Road/Exit 82 and Nall Avenue/Exit 77 on I-435.
The event affects 1.90 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Monday at 12:08 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 12:18 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on eastbound I-435 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning between Wornall Road/Exit 75 and US-50/Exit 71 on I-435.
The event impacts 2.63 miles.
The incident was reported Monday at 11:56 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 12:06 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on southbound I-435 in Shawnee
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6 to 87th Street/Exit 3 on I-435.
The impacted road section is 1.19 miles long.
The traffic alert was released Monday at 12:02 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Monday at 12:06 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on northbound I-435 in Shawnee
Authorities issue traffic alert for dangerous driving conditions amid heavy rain on I-435, between 87th Street/Exit 3 and Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6.
The event impacts 1.44 miles.
The incident was reported Monday at 11:56 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 12:06 p.m.
Interstate 470
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on westbound I-470 in Lee's Summit
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-470 between Douglas Street/Exit 9 and View High Drive/Exit 5.
The event affects 1.68 miles.
The incident report was issued Monday at 12:35 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 12:48 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 to US-50/MO-350/Exit 7 on I-470.
The impacted road section is 3.64 miles long.
The traffic alert was released Monday at 12:29 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 12:42 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 to Raytown Road/Exit 4 on I-470.
The event impacts 1.05 miles.
The incident report was issued Monday at 12:04 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 12:12 p.m.
Interstate 670
Current Incidents:
Walnut Street closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on Walnut Street between I-670 East and East 16th Street.
The event affects 450 feet.
The incident was reported Monday at 9:22 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 9:30 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. 24
Current Incidents:
Kansas City: Independence Avenue/US-24 temporarily closed
There is a road closure on Independence Avenue/US-24 from Prospect Avenue to Paseo Boulevard/The Paseo.
The impacted road section is 440 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Monday at 10:56 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 6:24 p.m.
Independence Avenue/US-24 temporarily closed in Kansas City
There is a road closure on Independence Avenue/US-24 from Paseo Boulevard/The Paseo to Prospect Avenue.
The event impacts 440 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 2:25 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 6:24 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Kansas City: I-70 closed
There is a road closure on I-70 from 11th Street/Exit 2 to I-35/US-40/US-71/US-24/Exit 2.
The incident was reported Monday at 12:40 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 12:42 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Crash update: US-69
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on northbound US-69 between 119th Street and I-435.
The impacted road section is 0.75 miles long.
The warning was released on Monday at 12:21 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Monday at 12:42 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on southbound US-69 in Overland Park
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on US-69 from I-435 to Blue Valley Parkway.
The event impacts 1.54 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Monday at 12:08 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 12:36 p.m.
Crash update: US-69
A crash has been reported on northbound US-69 from 119th Street to I-435.
The event impacts 0.80 miles.
The report was issued Monday at 12:21 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 12:24 p.m.
Warning in Overland Park: Crash reported on northbound US-69
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on US-69 from Blue Valley Parkway to 119th Street.
The impacted road section is 900 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Monday at 12:11 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 12:18 p.m.
Overland Park: US-69 closed until Apr. 20
There is a road closure on US-69 between Blue Valley Parkway and 119th Street.
The impacted road section is 0.52 miles long.
The traffic alert was issued Monday at 12:11 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:18 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound US-69 in Overland Park
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain between I-435 and 87th Street on US-69.
The impacted road section is 1.39 miles long.
The incident report was issued Monday at 12:05 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:12 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on westbound I-35 in Overland Park
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from 24th Street/Exit 232 to US-69/Exit 225 on I-35.
The event affects 5.18 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Monday at 12 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:12 p.m.
Drivers cautioned as heavy rain triggers traffic concerns on westbound I-35 in Lenexa
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on I-35 between US-69/Exit 225 and I-435/Exit 222.
The event affects 1.93 miles.
The report was issued Monday at 12:08 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 12:12 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on southbound US-69 in Lenexa
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from I-35 to 95th Street on US-69.
The impacted road section is 1.07 miles long.
The warning was issued Monday at 12:07 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 12:12 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on southbound US-71 South in Kansas City
A traffic advisory has been issued for hazardous driving conditions attributed to heavy rain on US-71 South between The Paseo exit 4A and exit 2J.
The incident was reported Monday at 12:35 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Monday at 12:42 p.m.
Heavy rain prompts traffic advisory on northbound US-71 North in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued for hazardous driving conditions due to heavy rain from I-29 exit 2N to Admiral Boulevard exit 2H on US-71 North.
The event impacts 0.47 miles.
The traffic alert was released Monday at 12:32 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:42 p.m.
Belton: I-40/US-71 closed
There is a road closure on I-40/US-71 between 155th Street and CR-Y.
The event impacts 1.47 miles.
The warning was issued at 12:20 p.m. on Monday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Monday at 12:36 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Heavy rain prompts traffic warning on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
Drivers urged to exercise caution as heavy rain prompts traffic warning from US-169/Exit 234 to I-670/Broadway Boulevard/Exit 2 on I-35.
The impacted road section is 1.86 miles long.
The incident was reported Monday at 12:19 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Monday at 12:30 p.m.
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