Traffic Update for Kansas City: What’s Happening on the Roads
Hey Kansas City! If you’re driving around town, you might notice that the roads are a bit bumpier than usual today. We’ve got a running list of traffic incidents and updates to keep you in the know. Let’s dive right into what’s happening on the highways.
Broken Down Vehicle on Jefferson Street
First up, there’s a broken down vehicle on Jefferson Street sitting in a bit of a tight spot between exit 2T and I-35 South. This happens to be affecting around 740 feet of roadway. The initial report came in on Monday at 10:29 p.m., and the last update followed shortly after at 10:40 p.m.. So, steer clear if you can!
North Kansas City Crash Alert
If you’re headed northbound on I-29/I-35, be aware of a crash reported between East Front Street and Levee Road/Exit 5. This incident stretches about 110 feet and was first noticed at 6:23 p.m. on Monday. The latest info was posted just about 10 minutes later at 6:34 p.m..
Heavy Traffic on Northbound I-35
Travelers taking I-35 need to be cautious. A crash has set things back from Southwest Boulevard/Pennway Street/Exit 1C (NB) to 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB), impacting 440 feet of roadway. Reports started at 5:17 p.m. and the most recent update came through at 5:34 p.m..
More Vehicle Troubles on I-29/I-35
There’s another broken down vehicle on northbound I-29/I-35 between MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 and Parvin Road/Exit 8 affecting 570 feet. The alert was issued at 4:21 p.m. and updated at 4:34 p.m.. Hope the driver gets some help soon!
Marshall Drive Incident
On Marshall Drive, there’s a crash between West 95th Street and I-35 South. This one is causing a traffic impact of about 730 feet. Reports were made at 2:46 p.m. today, with the latest at 2:58 p.m..
Independence Breakdown on I-70
Now, if you’re traveling eastbound on I-70 in Independence, watch out for a broken down vehicle affecting 660 feet of road from US-40/Exit 11 to Noland Road/Exit 12. The incident was logged at 5:10 p.m. with updates by 5:22 p.m..
Busy Times Across the City
It seems like there’s quite a bit of mechanical trouble, especially with the number of broken down vehicles reported across various highways. For instance, two separate incidents affecting parts of I-70 in Kansas City and Bonner Springs have about 470 feet and 560 feet of roadway blocked respectively. You certainly don’t want to be stuck in that kind of traffic!
Road Closures and Other Warnings
Keep in mind that several roads have temporary closures too. North Manchester Avenue and Northeast 48th Street in Kansas City have had closures impacting the area between I-435 North and North Manchester Avenue. If you’re in the vicinity, you might want to go around that part.
Stay Informed!
Remember, Kansas City, it’s always best to keep an eye on traffic updates before heading out. Whether it’s broken down vehicles or crashes, there’s no shortage of unexpected stops on the highways today. Safe travels and happy driving!
This report will be updated continuously as more incidents are reported. If you see anything that seems off, feel free to let us know!
