Traffic Update for Kansas City: What You Need to Know

Hey there, Kansas City! If you’re planning to hit the roads today, it’s always a good idea to stay up to date with the latest traffic happenings. Here’s a rundown of some recent situations that might impact your travel.

Broken Down Vehicles in Various Locations

It seems like there are quite a few broken down vehicles causing some disruptions across a number of major highways. Here are some key incidents you should be aware of:

  • Northbound I-35 in Overland Park: There’s a broken down vehicle stretching from Antioch Road/Exit 230 to I-635/Exit 231, affecting about 250 feet. The alert came out around 1:55 PM and was last updated at 9:46 PM.
  • Southbound I-435 in Pleasant Valley: Another vehicle is stalled from Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51 to I-35/Exit 52. This section is impacted by 190 feet, reported at 8:51 PM with an update soon after at 9:04 PM.
  • Northbound I-29/I-35 in North Kansas City: There’s a broken down vehicle between 16th Avenue/Exit 5 and MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6. This one is impacting 250 feet.
  • Eastbound I-35 in Olathe: A breakdown is causing a jam between East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 and 119th Street/Exit 220, affecting 650 feet.

Additionally, if you’re traveling south on I-435 in Kansas City, be cautious as there are multiple reports of stalled vehicles that span various mile markers. These include significant stretches measuring 580 feet around Shoal Creek Drive and even some that extend the impact to as much as 640 feet around Gregory Boulevard/Exit 67.

Accidents on the Highways

In addition to the broken down vehicles, there have also been a few accidents reported that could cause delays:

  • Northbound I-35: A crash has occurred affecting 450 feet from Antioch Road/Exit 230 to I-635/Exit 231, first reported at 5:18 PM.
  • Eastbound I-70: A crash was reported impacting 0.83 miles between 23rd Street/Exit 4 and Jackson Avenue/Exit 5. This was also noted at around 1:14 PM.
  • Southbound I-435: Reports suggest a crash from MO-210/Exit 55 to Front Street/Exit 57, impacting 190 feet and noted around 3:38 PM.

Road Closures

Be certain to check your routes, as several road closures might impact your commute. For instance:

  • East Truman Road: It is closed from I-70 East to East 16th Street, affecting about 710 feet.
  • Baltimore Avenue: Closure from I-670 West to West 11th Street, impacting 800 feet.
  • West 12th Street: This area is closed at West 12th Street and I-670 West, covering 480 feet.

All these incidents and closures are just part of daily life on the roads. If you happen to spot any issues while you’re out there, don’t hesitate to report them! Also, keep an eye on these updates to help navigate your way around the city smoothly. Safe travels, Kansas City!

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