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

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Interstate 35

Current Incidents:

West 25 Street closed in Kansas City

There is a road closure on West 25 Street from West 25th Street to I-35 South.

The event impacts 470 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 1:04 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:44 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on I-35 South in Liberty

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 South.

The event impacts 380 feet.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 8:09 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:20 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on westbound US-50 West in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on US-50 West between exit 83 and I-35 South.

The event affects 400 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 7:16 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:32 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from Eaton Street/Exit 235 to Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB).

The event affects 90 feet.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 6:23 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:14 p.m.

Crash reported on eastbound I-35 in Olathe

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 between 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222.

The event affects 320 feet.

The warning was issued at 6:11 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:08 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 620 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 5:41 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:44 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Overland Park

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

The event impacts 660 feet.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 5:53 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 6:08 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 119th Street/Exit 220 to I-435/Exit 222.

The impacted road section is 630 feet long.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 5:33 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 5:44 p.m.

A crash has been reported on northbound I-35

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 between I-635/Exit 231 and 24th Street/Exit 232.

The event impacts 550 feet.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 5:32 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:44 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 in Claycomo

There is a broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 from exit 52B to I-35 North.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 5:23 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:38 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Warning: Crash on eastbound I-35 in Olathe

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 from 119th Street/Exit 220 to I-435/Exit 222.

The impacted road section is 630 feet long.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 5 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 5:14 p.m.

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 event impacts 590 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 4:10 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 4:20 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Southwest Boulevard/Pennway Street/Exit 1C (NB) and 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB).

The event impacts 380 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 1:50 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:02 p.m.

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 210 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 12:51 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 1:32 p.m.

Summit Street temporarily closed in Kansas City

The road is closed from I-35 South to Southwest Boulevard in Kansas City.

The event impacts 760 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 1:04 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:14 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from I-435/Exit 222 to 95th Street/Exit 224.

The event affects 550 feet.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 11:42 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 11:50 a.m.

Interstate 70

Current Incidents:

Warning: Crash on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 between 78th Street/Exit 414 and Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415.

The impacted road section is 630 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 11:06 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:20 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Independence

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between US-40/Exit 11 and Noland Road/Exit 12.

The event impacts 660 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 8:45 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:02 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Benton Boulevard/Exit 4 to 18th Street/Exit 4.

The event impacts 40 feet.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 7:07 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:20 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between Benton Boulevard/Exit 4 and 18th Street/Exit 4.

The event affects 40 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 7:07 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 7:14 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Benton Boulevard/Exit 4 to 18th Street/Exit 4.

The event affects 220 feet.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 5:38 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 5:50 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Bonner Springs

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between K-7/Exit 224 and 110th Street/Exit 410.

The event affects 540 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 4:58 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:38 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 57th Street/Exit 417 to I-635/Exit 418.

The impacted road section is 250 feet long.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 4:03 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:14 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Independence

There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Sterling Avenue/Exit 10 to US-40/Exit 11.

The event impacts 410 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 2:22 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:14 p.m.

Interstate 435

Current Incidents:

Crash reported on Kansas Avenue in Edwardsville

There has been a crash on Kansas Avenue from Kansas Avenue to I-435 North.

The warning was issued at 10:35 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:50 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 from Raytown Road/Exit 63 to Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65.

The impacted road section is 550 feet long.

The warning was issued at 4:02 p.m. on Wednesday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:50 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Midland Drive/Exit 5 and Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6.

The impacted road section is 580 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 3:09 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:44 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from 87th Street/Exit 3 to Midland Drive/Exit 5.

The event impacts 390 feet.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 4:32 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:44 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from 95th Street/Exit 2 to 87th Street/Exit 3.

The event impacts 320 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 2:36 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:08 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 impacted road section is 0.87 miles long.

The warning was issued at 7 a.m. on Monday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:44 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 150 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 2:53 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:08 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 affects 610 feet.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:44 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from 87th Street/Exit 69 to Bannister Road/Exit 70.

The impacted road section is 260 feet long.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 2:19 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 2:32 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Woodend Road/Exit 8 to K-32/Exit 9.

The event impacts 440 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 1:54 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 2:08 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 between Leavenworth Road/Exit 15 and Donahoo Road/Exit 16.

The impacted road section is 620 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 12:21 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:02 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from 12th Street/Exit 60 to MO-12/Truman Road/Exit 60.

The impacted road section is 620 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 11:32 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:08 p.m.

Interstate 470

Current Incidents:

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 between Raytown Road/Exit 4 and View High Drive/Exit 5.

The event impacts 480 feet.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 10:01 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 10:44 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Lee's Summit

There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 from View High Drive/Exit 5 to US-50/MO-350/Exit 7.

The impacted road section is 240 feet long.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 6:15 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 6:26 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

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

Interstate 635

Current Incidents:

Fairbanks Avenue closed in Kansas City

The road is closed between Kansas Avenue / South 39th Street and I-635 North in Kansas City.

The event impacts 0.58 miles.

The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 12 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 9:44 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between Swartz Road/Exit 2 and K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3.

The event impacts 410 feet.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 7:03 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 7:14 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 Shawnee Drive/Exit 1 and Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2.

The event impacts 590 feet.

The report was issued Wednesday at 2:56 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:08 p.m.

U.S. 24

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 Front Street/Exit 57 and US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59.

The impacted road section is 170 feet long.

The incident report was issued Wednesday at 4:15 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:20 p.m.

Crash report: I-29/I-35

There has been a crash on northbound I-29/I-35 from US-24/Independence Avenue/Paseo Boulevard to East Front Street.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 3:09 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:20 p.m.

Warning: Crash on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

A crash has been reported on I-35 between US-24/Independence Avenue and Paseo Boulevard.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 3:09 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:20 p.m.

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 590 feet.

The warning was issued Wednesday at 11:07 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 11:38 a.m.

U.S. 69

Current Incidents:

Warning: Crash on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-35 from US-69/18th Street Expressway to Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233A.

The event affects 550 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 9:53 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 11:02 p.m.

Reports of a crash on eastbound I-35

A crash has been reported on I-35 from US-69/Exit 225 to 75th Street/Exit 227.

The event affects 550 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 9:04 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 10:02 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Claycomo

There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from US-69/Exit 52 to 48th Street/Exit 54.

The impacted road section is 550 feet long.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 4:28 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Wednesday at 5:38 p.m.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Crash update: I-35

A crash has been reported on northbound I-35 from US-56/US-69/Exit 228 to Johnson Drive/Exit 229.

The impacted road section is 80 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Wednesday at 4:35 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Wednesday at 4:44 p.m.

Grant Street closed in Overland Park

There is a road closure on Grant Street between West 119th Street and US-69 South.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 3:03 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 3:08 p.m.

Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-69/Exit 11 to I-435/US-69/Exit 12.

The event impacts 460 feet.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 10:34 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 12:56 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 US-71 in Kansas City

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

The impacted road section is 190 feet long.

The traffic alert was released Wednesday at 3:27 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 5:02 p.m.

A crash has been reported on northbound I-40/US-71

A crash has been reported on I-40/US-71 from MO-150 to Main Street.

The impacted road section is 0.80 miles long.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 2:35 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Wednesday at 2:44 p.m.

Warning in Grandview: Crash reported on northbound I-40/US-71

A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-40/US-71 from Harry South Truman Drive to Blue Ridge Boulevard.

The event impacts 430 feet.

The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 1:23 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Wednesday at 1:38 p.m.

U.S. 169

Current Incidents:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City

There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 between I-29/US-71 (Kansas City) and Englewood Road.

The event affects 130 feet.

The incident was reported Wednesday at 4:03 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Wednesday at 4:14 p.m.

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