Traffic Update: North Kansas City and Surrounding Areas
If you’re driving around North Kansas City today, you might want to double-check your route before hitting the road. It seems that a few unfortunate incidents have cropped up, primarily involving broken-down vehicles. Let’s dive right into the latest traffic news to help keep your journey smooth and stress-free.
Incidents on Major Highways
First up, there’s been a broken down vehicle on the merging lanes of I-29/I-35 near the intersection of 16th Avenue and MO-210. This unfortunate event is causing a bit of a bottleneck, affecting about 620 feet of the roadway. The alert first went out on Sunday at 8:17 p.m., with the last update rolling in shortly after at 8:54 p.m. If you’re heading that way, keep an eye out!
Another similar situation was reported just a tad further along I-29/I-35. A breakdown was reported between Bedford Road and 16th Avenue, impacting another 570 feet of traffic. This alert was shared along with the earlier report, so you might consider a different route to avoid delays.
Other Areas of Concern
Over in Olathe, a broken-down vehicle is taking up space on I-35 from Old K-56 to East Santa Fe Street, affecting 580 feet. They reported the situation around 3:50 p.m., with updates promptly shared by 4:00 p.m.. Keep that in mind if your drive takes you that way!
Switching gears to Kansas City, a traffic incident on I-70 has popped up as well. There’s been a crash reported between Benton Boulevard and 18th Street, affecting roughly 620 feet. The alert was first issued at 10:52 p.m. Sunday night, and by 12:01 a.m. Monday morning, updates were already coming in.
Staying Safe and Informed
For those on the Harry Darby Memorial Highway, there’s another broken-down vehicle reported affecting 830 feet between I-70 exit 4A and I-635 North. This one was noted around 8:53 p.m. on Sunday, with the latest update just past 9:06 p.m. Taking an alternate route might save you some time!
And if you find yourself on I-435, be aware of multiple broken-down vehicles reported in both directions. There are vehicles on southbound I-435 from 96th Street to MO-152, and northbound from Donahoo Road to K-5. Each of these incidents is visibly impacting various sections of the highway. The affected areas cover distances from 250 feet to 580 feet, with reports occurring throughout the day.
A Glimpse at Road Closures
Interestingly, US-169 has a bridge closure that might affect your plans if you travel north from I-70/I-35/US-40. This closure stretches for 2.2 miles, with alerts issued as far back as Friday evening. So if that’s part of your route, plan accordingly!
Final Thoughts
As of this morning, no additional incidents have been reported since our last updates, but things can change quickly in traffic. Keep your ears peeled for updates if you’re in these areas. And as always, drive safely and be considerate of your fellow road users!
If you come across any incidents that aren’t reported, consider sharing your findings to help other drivers out there. Safe travels, everyone!
