Traffic Chaos Hits Kansas City: Multiple Crashes and Broken Vehicles Create Delays

Traffic Updates for Kansas City: What You Need to Know!

Hey there, Kansas City residents! If you’re hitting the road today, you might want to pay attention to some traffic updates that could impact your travels. Buckle up and let’s dive into what’s happening out there!

Crash on Northbound I-35

First off, there’s a traffic warning after a crash on I-35 from MO-1/Antioch Road/Exit 8 to North Chouteau Trafficway/Exit 9. This incident affects about 650 feet of roadway. The alert came in at 7:28 p.m. Saturday, with updates rolling in until 7:39 p.m. Stay cautious if you’re in that area!

Broken Down Vehicle on Eastbound I-35

If you’re driving through Lenexa, you’ll want to watch out for a broken-down vehicle on eastbound I-35 between 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222. This incident impacts 280 feet. The warning was issued at 3:26 p.m. on Saturday, with the latest info provided by 3:39 p.m..

More Crashes on I-70

Unfortunately, there’s another crash report on I-70 between 11th Street/Exit 2 and I-670/I-70/Exit 2. This one spans approximately 640 feet. Alerts were put out starting at 10:17 p.m. Saturday, with updates following closely at 10:26 p.m.. Take it easy if you’re traveling this route!

Interstate 435 Incidents

Now, let’s not forget about Interstate 435—there’s been a couple of incidents reported. First, a crash occurred on I-435 from exit 63A to I-70 East impacting 490 feet. This one was noted around 3:06 p.m. on Saturday, with the final update shared by 5:09 p.m..

And just next door, another crash on I-435 between exit 63A and I-70 West spans about 0.58 miles. If you were driving in that area around 3:06 p.m., you would have been affected—updates came through shortly after, at 3:21 p.m..

Broken Down Vehicles Everywhere!

It seems like broken-down vehicles are causing some headaches too! There’s one on Leeds Road between I-70 exit 63 and I-70 East affecting roughly 730 feet. This was reported around 2:30 p.m., with updates rolling out by 2:39 p.m..

Additionally, another broken-down vehicle on I-435 between exit 8B and I-435 North is causing disruption for 230 feet. Keep an eye out if you’re driving that way; the report was issued at 5:56 p.m., with updates until 6:14 p.m..

Looking Ahead: Temporary Closures

Now hold on a second—US-169 North is temporarily closed in Kansas City from I-70/I-35/US-40/US-24 to The Downtown Airport. The alert came in at 11:20 p.m., with the most recent update shared around 7:57 p.m.. This one affects 370 feet and might cause some delays if you’re heading that way.

Final Thoughts

Before you head out into the Kansas City roads today, keep these updates in mind. Traffic can be unpredictable, and knowing where the troubles lie can help you plan your route better.

If you come across any issues or have any thoughts about these alerts, don’t hesitate to share through our feedback form! Drive safe out there!