Traffic Updates in Kansas City
Hey there, Kansas City! It’s time to get the latest scoop on traffic so you know what to expect before hitting the road. Let’s dive right into the current traffic situation, including those pesky broken down vehicles and a few unfortunate crashes causing some delays.
Stalled Vehicles Causing Delays
First up, let’s talk about those broken down vehicles that seem to be popping up all over town. In Liberty, just between MO-291 and I-35, a stalled car has been causing a bit of a headache. This event was flagged early Wednesday morning at 12:28 a.m., measuring around 610 feet of impacted road. The last update on this one came out shortly after, at 12:41 a.m.. Let’s hope that gets cleared up soon!
Over in Lenexa, one driver faced trouble on I-35 between 119th Street and I-435. This vehicle trouble was noted around 11:37 p.m. the previous night and extends about 470 feet — that’s quite a stretch! Updates were made just shortly before midnight, so keep an eye on that area if you’re traveling this way.
Also, another vehicle is causing minor grief on I-35, this time between 95th Street and West 87th Street. This situation was caught Tuesday at 10:34 p.m., and the alert was updated about 13 minutes later. This vehicle is affecting roughly 250 feet of road.
Attention: Crashes Happening!
Now, let’s switch gears to some unfortunate accidents. A crash was reported on West 12th Street leading from exit 2W to I-35 South. This incident, reported late Tuesday afternoon at 5:55 p.m., is holding up traffic in an area spanning around 630 feet. The last update indicated ongoing challenges here until 7:11 p.m.
Another alert popped up due to a crash on northbound I-29 between I-35 and MO-1. This crashed section is about 180 feet long and began around 6:33 p.m., with updates coming in shortly after at 6:47 p.m. No significant delays were reported here after the initial alerts.
More Road Issues in KC
In Kansas City, there were multiple reports of vehicles stalling on I-435, particularly along the stretch from Eastwood Trafficway to MO-350, impacting about 640 feet. This was reported at 5:48 p.m.. Then, to top it off, another vehicle was reported in the same area around 7:38 p.m. affecting 440 feet of road. It seems like I-435 had a rough Tuesday!
Moreover, if you find yourself northbound on I-635, be aware of a broken down vehicle stretching around 640 feet between K-5 and Horizons Parkway. This situation was reported around 12:36 p.m. and updated later in the afternoon.
Road Closures
Lastly, let’s not forget about road closures that can sneak up on you. Baltimore Avenue is currently closed from I-670 West to West 14th Street, an area spanning about 180 feet. This closure was reported pretty early in the morning on Tuesday at 4:12 a.m., so if you’re in the area, make sure to plan an alternate route.
Your Traffic Takeaway
The roads in Kansas City definitely have their share of ups and downs, but with this info, you should be well-prepared to navigate any hiccups. Remember to stay safe and always keep an eye out for updates if you’re hitting the road soon!
As always, if you notice anything unusual or have thoughts to share about our traffic updates, don’t hesitate to fill out our feedback form. Safe travels, Kansas City!
