News Summary
Kansas City experienced significant traffic incidents and road closures on Friday, impacting commuters throughout the area. A series of crashes and breakdowns on major highways like I-35 and I-70 led to substantial disruptions. Fortunately, as of the latest updates, there are currently no traffic incidents reported. Commuters are advised to remain vigilant and plan alternative routes to avoid delays caused by ongoing construction and road work across the metro area.
Kansas City faced a number of traffic incidents and road closures on Friday, creating significant disruptions for commuters across the area. Fortunately, as of the latest updates, there are currently no traffic incidents reported.
On the eastbound side of I-35, several incidents caused disruptions. A crash occurred between 95th Street/Exit 224 and West 87th Street/Exit 225, impacting an area of 110 feet. This incident was reported at 5:52 p.m., with an update provided just five minutes later. Additionally, a broken down vehicle was reported on Jay B. Dillingham Freeway, affecting 30 feet from exit 2T to I-35 North, with the alert issued around 4:47 p.m. and updated shortly thereafter at 4:51 p.m.
Earlier in the afternoon, another broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 was reported affecting 440 feet from Southwest Boulevard/Pennway Street/Exit 1C to 20th Street/Exit 1D. This incident was reported at 3:27 p.m. and updated at 4:09 p.m. Additionally, a crash was logged between Eaton Street/Exit 235 and Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A, impacting an area of 120 feet, with a traffic alert issued at 2:02 p.m. and updated at 2:51 p.m.
In the Olathe area, there were multiple vehicle breakdowns reported on I-35. One incident occurred between Old K-56/Exit 217 and East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218, impacting 380 feet, and was reported at 2:46 p.m. Another breakdown in the same vicinity affected 580 feet between East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 and 119th Street/Exit 220, reported earlier at 11:56 a.m. with updates at 12:09 p.m.
In Kansas City, other breakdowns and crashes on I-70 caused significant traffic disruptions throughout the day, including a notable vehicle breakdown impacting 600 feet between US-40/31st Street/Exit 7 and Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7, which was reported at 10:42 p.m. Moreover, I-70 faced closures from 18th Street/Exit 4 to 23rd Street/Exit 4 starting at 8:45 p.m. Traffic alerts have been issued for various construction and road work projects affecting both I-35 and I-70.
Other road closures included East 19th Street between Indiana Avenue and I-70 East, impacting 700 feet, reported at 8:28 p.m., and Pacific Avenue from South Fifth Street to I-70 West, impacting 650 feet, reported at 8:29 p.m. A one-lane closure was also reported on westbound I-70 between I-35/Beardsley Road/Exit 2 and Third Street/James St/Exit 423 around 7 p.m.
The traffic situation was further complicated by ongoing construction and road work identified throughout the Kansas City metro area. Major highways, including I-435 and US-71, were also affected by numerous reports of broken down vehicles and crashes, leading to heightened traffic alerts.
As a result of these incidents, commuters are advised to remain vigilant and plan alternative routes to avoid delays. Motorists are encouraged to stay informed about traffic conditions before heading out on the roads and to pay attention to alerts about road closures and construction work affecting the Kansas City area.
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