Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways (2024)

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:

West 25 Street closed in Kansas City

The road is closed from West Pennway Street to I-35 North in Kansas City.

The event affects 330 feet.

The warning was issued at 12:48 p.m. on Tuesday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 10:07 p.m.

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Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

A crash has been reported on northbound I-35

A crash has been reported on I-35 between Antioch Road/Exit 230 and I-635/Exit 231.

The impacted road section is 0.81 miles long.

The incident was reported Thursday at 5:44 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 5:46 p.m.

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South Hedge Lane closed in Olathe

There is a road closure at South Hedge Lane and I-35 North.

The warning was issued at 12:46 p.m. on Thursday, and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 12:54 p.m.

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West 167th Street closed in Gardner

There is a road closure on West 167th Street between I-35 North and South Hedge Lane.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 12:46 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 12:54 p.m.

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Interstate 435

Current Incidents:

Kansas 5 closed in Kansas City

There is a road closure on Kansas 5 from Leavenworth Road to I-435 North.

The warning was issued at 8:42 p.m. on Thursday, and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 8:44 p.m.

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Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

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

Interstate 670

Current Incidents:

There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.

Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Kansas City: West 18th Street temporarily closed

The road is closed from I-670 East to West 20th Street in Kansas City.

The impacted road section is 660 feet long.

The warning was released on Thursday at 10:46 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:58 p.m.

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Kansas City: Summit Street temporarily closed

There is a road closure on Summit Street between West Pennway Street / West 21st St and I-670 East.

The incident report was issued Thursday at 10:34 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 1:29 p.m.

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Walnut Street temporarily closed in Kansas City

There is a road closure on Walnut Street from East 18th Street to I-670 East.

The impacted road section is 610 feet long.

The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 12:43 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 12:48 p.m.

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U.S. 24

Current Incidents:

Independence Avenue/US-24 temporarily closed in Kansas City

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

The event impacts 620 feet.

The incident was reported Saturday at 7:39 a.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:34 p.m.

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Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:

Independence Avenue/US-24 temporarily closed in Kansas City

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

The event affects 620 feet.

The traffic alert was released Monday at 10:56 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:10 p.m.

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U.S. 69

Current Incidents:

US-69 temporarily closed in Overland Park

The road is closed between College Boulevard and Blue Valley Parkway in Overland Park.

The event impacts 2.81 miles.

The traffic alert was released Thursday at 4:36 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 9:14 p.m.

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US-69 closed in Overland Park

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

The event impacts 1.62 miles.

The warning was released on Thursday at 4:36 a.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:45 p.m.

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Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park

One lane is closed between Blue Valley Parkway and 151st Street on southbound US-69.

The impacted road section is 1.70 miles long.

The warning was released on Wednesday at 7 a.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 7:45 p.m.

Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways (13)

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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Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways (2024)

FAQs

What is the app for road conditions in Kansas? ›

The KanDrive app is the Kansas Department of Transportation's official traffic and traveler information app.

How are the roads in Topeka, Kansas? ›

Topeka's Pavement Condition Index (PCI)

An independent assessment of Topeka's street network in 2022 gave us an average grade (Pavement Condition Index or PCI) of 64 on a scale of 100. The average PCI score in the 2019 assessment was 65 and the 2016 assessment provided an average PCI score of 54.

How do I find out my road conditions in Kansas? ›

You can reach Kansas 511 from anywhere in the U.S. or Puerto Rico by calling 1-866-511-KDOT (5368) or if dialing 511 doesn't work from your phone. A link to “511 Travel Info” that offers: 511 Facts/User Information.

Is there an app for local road conditions? ›

The QuickMap app is a real-time traffic information resource that provides information about road conditions on the State highway system; it is not intended to be used as a navigation app.

What is the busiest highway in Kansas? ›

The Kansas Department of Transportation said 69 Highway is the busiest highway in the state, making congestion a problem. Traffic can backup for miles during rush hour.

What is the longest road in Kansas? ›

K-4 is the longest designated state highway in Kansas, at 369.079 miles (593.975 km). It begins north of Scott City at U.S. Route 83 (US-83) and travels eastward to US-59 near Nortonville in northeast Kansas.

Do they salt the roads in Kansas City? ›

Primary streets are salted, plowed from curb to curb and down to bare pavement. This allows access for emergency vehicles as well as the driving public. Crews plow primary streets 24 hours a day.

What is the best app for traffic conditions? ›

Top 10 Traffic Apps for 2021 | Android & IOS
  1. Waze. The most well-known traffic app is free and perhaps its biggest draw is the real-time traffic information provided by users. ...
  2. Google Maps. ...
  3. INRIX. ...
  4. MapQuest. ...
  5. Apple Maps. ...
  6. Traffic Spotter. ...
  7. USA Traffic Cameras. ...
  8. TomTom GPS Navigation Traffic.

Does COtrip have an app? ›

The COtrip app provides statewide travel information for Colorado's interstates, U.S. routes and state highways. It does not include information for county roads or city streets. Please Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease device battery life.

What is drive weather app? ›

The app allows comparison of different routes, creating stops, interactively changing departure time, and other features that help plan road trips around the weather. Drive Weather's unique difference is the vast amount of weather information it efficiently communicates.

What is the app for Kansas driver's license? ›

Welcome to iKan.

Download the official app of Kansas – iKan. Skip the trip to the DMV or Office of Vital Statistics with one app.

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