Kansas City Traffic Update: Broken Down Vehicles Cause Minor Disruptions
Good day, Kansas City! If you’re hitting the roads soon, here’s a friendly heads-up about the current traffic situation in our area. While we’re fortunate that there are currently no major incidents reported, a few broken down vehicles are creating some minor hiccups here and there. Let’s break down what’s happening on our highways and byways so you can plan your travels accordingly!
Eastbound I-670: A Little Stalled
First up, we have a broken down vehicle on eastbound I-670. This situation is occurring between Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B and I-35/Exit 2T, impacting an area about 160 feet long. The traffic alert was issued Tuesday at 5:36 p.m. with an update following shortly, reassuring drivers about the nature of the blockage.
Olathe’s I-35 Breakdown
Heading down to Olathe, you’ll encounter another broken down vehicle on I-35, located from East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 to 119th Street/Exit 220. Fortunately, this incident affects a mere 680 feet. Reports revealed this situation around 4:46 p.m., with the latest update coming in just nine minutes later.
North Kansas City on I-29/I-35
If you find yourself in North Kansas City, there’s a broke down vehicle on I-29/I-35 between Bedford Road/Exit 5 and 16th Avenue/Exit 5. This minor disruption covers about 150 feet and was first reported around 1:18 p.m., with updates being provided shortly thereafter.
I-70’s Busy Stretch
Also affecting Kansas City specifically is a broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 from Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415 to 57th Street/Exit 417, impacting a segment measuring 470 feet. The alert was initially reported at 10:26 p.m., with more current details available around 11:01 p.m.
More Orange Cones on the Road
And just to give you a full picture, we also have a broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 between US-40/31st Street/Exit 7 and Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7. This particular event impacts 160 feet and was reported at 5:41 p.m. with updates available shortly after.
Several Reports on I-435
Many drivers are currently experiencing minor interruptions on soutbound I-435. There are a couple of reports of broken down vehicles affecting various segments of the road. One is reported between I-70/Exit 63 and Stadium Drive, affecting 340 feet. The initial report came in at 6:51 p.m., just before another incident, which occurred between Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67 and 87th Street/Exit 69, impacting 130 feet.
Wyandotte Route Concerns
Plus, we saw some road closures on Wyandotte Street between Southwest Boulevard and I-670 East, covering 590 feet. Details on this blockage were first noted at 2:41 p.m. and updated shortly after, so you might want to take a detour if that’s part of your planned route.
Caution is Key!
Lastly, while we are keeping an eye on these minor clashes, please remember to exercise caution when driving, especially in areas marked by these breakdowns. Avoid sudden lane changes and keep your speed steady for the safety of yourself and those around you.
That’s the scoop on Kansas City traffic for now! Stay tuned for updates, and safe travels out there!
