Traffic Update: Major Incidents and Road Closures in Kansas City Today

Traffic Update: Kansas City Roads Report for Today

Good day, Kansas City! If you’re hitting the roads today, it’s always good to stay informed about any traffic incidents that might slow you down. Below is a roundup of what’s happening on our major highways and streets, and it’s being continuously updated as new reports come in!

Major Incident: I-29/I-35 Crash

First up, there’s an important traffic alert for those traveling on I-29/I-35. A crash has occurred on the northbound side between 16th Avenue/Exit 5 and MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6, impacting about 610 feet. This report was filed late Sunday night at 11:53 p.m., and the latest update was just a smidge past midnight at 12:04 a.m.. If you’re in that area, please drive cautiously!

Eastbound I-35 Breakdown in Olathe

Next, there’s a broken-down vehicle causing some hassles on eastbound I-35 in Olathe. The affected stretch is from East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 to 119th Street/Exit 220, covering 620 feet. This situation was reported early Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m., with the latest word on it released just after 3:23 p.m. So, keep your eyes peeled!

Turning to Kansas City Streets

In Kansas City proper, there’s also a broken-down vehicle on Cherry Street between I-35 South and the Heart of America Bridge. This incident is affecting 760 feet of roadway and was logged at 1:18 p.m., with no significant updates since then.

Another hiccup on I-70 in Kansas City comes from a broken-down vehicle that’s impacting 530 feet from Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 to I-435/Exit 8. This one was reported just before midnight and has been updated shortly after.

A Few More Updates to Note

Additionally, on I-70 eastbound, there’s a crash noted between I-435/Exit 411 and Turner Diagonal Freeway/Exit 415. This spans about 0.75 miles, and this report came in around 7:28 p.m. yesterday with follow-up at 7:46 p.m..

For anyone traveling on East 41st Street, there’s been a crash impacting around 950 feet stretching from Raytown Road to the I-435 South on-ramp. This incident was reported late last night at 10:17 p.m..

Road Closures and More!

Finally, be aware of road closures as well. Northeast 48th Street will be closed between I-435 North and North Manchester Avenue due to ongoing maintenance. This alert was issued earlier in the week, and most recent updates were made yesterday afternoon at 4:35 p.m..

As you set out on your travels today, keep these updates in mind, drive safe, and remain alert! If you see any unusual traffic situations yourself, don’t hesitate to report and keep your fellow citizens informed.

This article will continue to be updated as new information drops. Drive safe, Kansas City!