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Kansas City Traffic Alert: Multiple Breakdown Reports and Road Closures Across Major Highways

Kansas City Traffic Update: Watch Out for Broken Down Vehicles!

Hey there, Kansas City residents! It looks like our roads are getting a bit tricky today, so grab your coffee and let’s dive into the latest traffic updates that might just save you some time on your commute.

Broken Down Vehicles Galore

First up, we’ve got several reports of broken down vehicles causing some disruptions on major highways throughout the area. It’s always a good reminder to keep your vehicle in check—nobody wants to be stuck on the side of the road!

Northbound I-35 in Liberty

Starting in Liberty, there’s a broken down vehicle blocking traffic on northbound I-35 from Liberty Drive/Exit 14 to MO-152/Exit 16. The affected stretch is about 390 feet long. This was reported at 4:56 p.m. and the last update came in at 7:20 p.m..

Eastbound I-35 in Olathe

Next, if you’re planning to drive through Olathe, be aware that there’s another broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35, specifically from East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 to 119th Street/Exit 220. This impacts around 680 feet of road. This alert went out at 6:20 p.m. and was last updated at 7:14 p.m..

Additional Reports

In addition to those, here’s a quick roundup of where else you might run into trouble:

Northbound I-35 in Kansas City has a broken down vehicle between Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A and 27th Street/Exit 1B – affecting 550 feet since 6:22 p.m..
Over in Merriam, there’s a similar issue on eastbound I-35 between 75th Street/Exit 227 and 67th Street/Exit 228. That area’s impacted for 390 feet and was reported at 3:35 p.m..
Northbound I-29/I-35 in North Kansas City reports a broken down vehicle affecting 230 feet since 4:55 p.m.
Southbound I-435 is experiencing a breakdown impacting 600 feet between Truman Road and 23rd Street, reported at 6:55 p.m..

Crash Alerts in Overland Park

In addition to those pesky breakdowns, we’ve also got a crash reported on the East Frontage Road in Overland Park between exit 225A and I-35 North. This crash was noted at 5:49 p.m. with the last update following closely behind.

Road Closures to Keep in Mind

And it’s not just breakdowns and crashes folks! There are some road closures you should keep an eye out for:

Switzer Bypass is temporarily closed from exit 80 to I-435 East starting at 3:31 p.m..
U.S. 50 in Overland Park is also closed from exit 80 to I-435 East, which was also reported at 3:31 p.m..

What to Do if You Encounter Trouble

If you’re heading out, it’s a good idea to check your route beforehand. Maybe plan ahead to avoid those slower areas! If you happen to see a broken down vehicle on the road or rush hour traffic that’s piled up, be sure to drive cautiously and help keep our roads safe.