Kansas City Traffic Update: Road Closures and Incidents Affecting Your Commute Today

Kansas City Traffic Update: What You Need to Know Today

Hey there Kansas City! We know traffic can be a bit of a hassle around here, so we’ve compiled the latest updates on incidents and road closures to keep you in the loop. So, whether you’re planning to hit the road for work or just running errands, here’s what’s happening.

🚧 Road Closures

• Monarch Highway Closed: If you’re traveling along Monarch Highway, beware that it is temporarily closed between I-35 South / West 87th Street Parkway and I-35 South. This closure was first reported at 9:05 PM Wednesday.
• Walnut Street Closure: Walnut Street is closed between East 18th Street and I-670 East. This was reported late Tuesday night, and the latest update came in yesterday at 4:16 PM.

⚠️ Ongoing Incidents

Now, let’s chat about some of those pesky broken down vehicles causing a bit of a stir:

• Northbound I-35 in Liberty: There’s a broken down vehicle affecting 570 feet between Liberty Drive/Exit 14 and MO-152/Exit 16. This one was reported at 4:59 PM and last updated at 6:22 PM.
• Northbound I-29/I-35 in Kansas City: A breakdown between MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 and Parvin Road/Exit 8 is impacting about 630 feet. Keep an eye on this one; reported at 4:14 PM, with updates up to 4:52 PM.
• Southbound I-435 in Kansas City: Multiple breakdowns have been noted, including one affecting 590 feet from Raytown Road/Exit 63 to Eastwood Trafficway/Exit 65, reported at 5:35 PM.

🚑 Collision Reports

Unfortunately, crashes have also made their mark on our roads:

• Northbound I-35: A crash between North Chouteau Trafficway/Exit 9 and Brighton Avenue/Exit 10 has occurred. This impacts about 0.81 miles and was reported at 5:57 PM, last updated by 6:04 PM.
• Crash on I-70: Just early this morning, a crash was noted on I-70 between 38th Street/Park Drive/Exit 419 and US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420, reported shortly after 1:26 AM.

🔧 Miscellaneous Reports

Many parts of our beloved highways are experiencing breakdowns:

• Eastbound I-70: A broken down vehicle is causing disruption between US-40/31st Street/Exit 7 and Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7. Keep this in mind if you’re traveling through, reported around 12:58 AM.
• Northbound US-69 in Overland Park: There’s a breakdown affecting 250 feet from I-435. Reported at 2 PM.

🌟 Stay Safe Out There!

We want everyone to stay safe and get where they’re going without too much hassle. Always check for updates before heading out, and give yourself some extra time if you’re navigating through these areas. Remember to stay cautious and keep an eye out for any unforeseen road conditions!

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