Traffic Update: Delays and Closures Affecting Kansas City Roads

Traffic Update for Kansas City: Incidents You Need to Know

Hey there, Kansas City! If you’re planning to hit the roads today, it’s a good idea to stay informed about what’s happening out there. We’re here to bring you the latest traffic updates to make your journey a little smoother.

Current Situations on Major Highways

First off, there are a few broken down vehicles causing some delays:

• On northbound I-29/I-35, there’s a broken down vehicle between MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 and Parvin Road/Exit 8. This affects about 570 feet of road. This was reported around 9:32 p.m. on Sunday, with the last update just a little after at 9:45 p.m..
• Traveling on eastbound I-35 in Gardner? There’s another broken down vehicle stretching roughly 460 feet from US-56/175th Street/Exit 210 to Lone Elm Road. This was first noted at 3:52 p.m. on Sunday.
• Eastbound I-70 has several reports of broken down vehicles. First off, one vehicle from US-40/31st Street/Exit 7 to Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7 is causing delays of about 390 feet.
• Another one on eastbound I-70 between Jackson Avenue/Exit 5 and Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6 is limiting about 90 feet of traffic flow. And yet another one from Brooklyn Avenue/Exit 3 to Prospect Avenue/Exit 3 is affecting 630 feet.
• If you find yourself on northbound I-435 in Lenexa, keep an eye out for a broken down vehicle between K-10/Exit 1 and 95th Street/Exit 2. This impacts about 120 feet of traffic.

Road Closures to Note

In addition to breakdowns, some road closures are impacting traffic flow:

• West 17 Street is closed from Beardsley Road to I-35 South. This is a temporary closure affecting around 280 feet announced around 3:35 p.m. Sunday.
• Jarboe Street is also closed from I-35 South to Beardsley Road, with an impact of 280 feet announced earlier at 2:23 p.m..
• Head over to East 16th Street, as it is temporarily closed from I-70 East to East 18th Street, affecting 730 feet.
• Lastly, Walnut Street faced a closure from East 16th Street to I-670 East, also affecting 450 feet and reported on Sunday evening.

Additional Alerts

We’ve also received notices of a crash on southbound I-435 between Front Street/Exit 57 and US-24/Winner Road/Exit 59. This incident covers nearly 0.85 miles and was reported at 10:48 p.m. Sunday.

Conclusion

As we wrap up this traffic update, remember that staying aware of road conditions before you head out can save you a ton of time and frustration. If you’ve noticed any ongoing issues or have thoughts to share, feel free to let us know! Drive safe, Kansas City, and keep an eye out for those traffic alerts while you’re on the road!

Stay tuned for more updates as the situation evolves and everyone does their best to keep our roads safe and accessible!