Heavy traffic on the highways of Kansas City on a busy Saturday.
Kansas City experienced significant traffic disruptions on Saturday due to multiple incidents across major highways. Drivers faced slowdowns due to broken-down vehicles and crashes, particularly on I-35 and I-29/I-35. Despite the chaos, the K-10 highway remained unaffected, offering a respite for travelers. This highlights the importance of vehicle maintenance and planning extra travel time. As the weather warms up, keeping an eye on road conditions will be crucial for smoother commutes ahead.
Oh, Kansas City! If you were out and about on Saturday, you might have noticed it was one of those days on the highways—lots of bumps in the road, and not just the potholes! Multiple traffic incidents were reported across various highways, leaving drivers with a bit of a headache and some extra time on their hands. Let’s dive into the details of what happened on that bustling Saturday!
If you were cruising northbound on I-35, you might have encountered a broken-down vehicle causing a bit of a slowdown. This incident affected about 230 feet starting from I-670/Broadway Boulevard/Exit 2 and stretching toward 12th Street/Exit 2. Reported around 7:14 PM and updated shortly after at 7:52 PM, drivers surely felt the impact.
Not too far away on eastbound I-35, a crash was causing a stir between East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 and 119th Street/Exit 220. This incident affected over 600 feet, with warnings issued at 6:12 PM and the latest update by 6:23 PM. Talk about a traffic jam!
Meanwhile, in Merriam, there was another broken down vehicle on the eastbound lane of I-35. This one impacted about 110 feet between 75th Street/Exit 227 and 67th Street/Exit 228, creating a little more chaos. It was reported at around 4:50 PM and updated by 5 PM—just a reminder to keep your eye on your engine lights!
Traveling between 16th Avenue and MO-210/Armour Road, there was a broken-down vehicle on northbound I-29/I-35 stretching about 190 feet. This was initially reported at 1:25 PM and updated just shortly after at 2:01 PM. Grab a snack or a drink if you got caught in that traffic!
As evening set in, more trouble brewed. On southbound I-435, traffic was slowing down due to a crash affecting 650 feet from US-50/Exit 71 to 103rd Street/104th Street. This incident was reported at 9:07 PM and was last updated at 9:20 PM. Who knew weekends doubled as bumper-to-bumper days?
During the day, several other vehicles broke down or encountered crashes across Kansas City. For instance, there were incidents on eastbound I-70, affecting 390 feet, and on both northbound and southbound I-435—the latter including a pesky vehicle causing issues between Front Street and US-24/Winner Road.
Amidst all these vehicle troubles, one piece of good news is that there were no traffic incidents reported on K-10 highway between Kansas City and Lawrence. Perhaps a good route for anyone wanting to avoid the chaos of other highways!
So, if you were one of the many drivers navigating the highways on Saturday, you might feel like you’ve done more heavy lifting than usual. As warm weather rolls back in, just remember to keep an eye on your vehicles, and maybe allow for a little extra travel time to dodge any unexpected hiccups on the way. Here’s hoping for smoother rides in the days to come!
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