Traffic Disruptions in Kansas City Due to Vehicle Breakdowns

Kansas City, October 15, 2025

News Summary

Kansas City experiences hazardous travel conditions as multiple traffic incidents, including vehicle breakdowns and road closures, disrupt major highways. Noteworthy problems were reported on I-35 and various local roads, with authorities advising caution for motorists navigating these affected areas.

Kansas City, MO – A series of traffic incidents and road closures have created hazardous travel conditions throughout the Kansas City area. Notably, several breakdowns and crashes on major highways have caused significant disruptions for motorists.

Key Incidents and Closures

As of late Tuesday night, Locust Lane is closed from MO-9 to I-35 South, with this closure reported at 11:24 p.m. and confirmed until 11:30 p.m.

Multiple breakdowns on I-35 in Lenexa are impacting traffic. A vehicle breakdown was reported at 8:37 p.m. affecting 630 feet between 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222, with updates continuing until 9:06 p.m. Another breakdown occurred shortly after, at 8:46 p.m., impacting 590 feet between I-435/Exit 222 and 95th Street/Exit 224, identified with updates concluding at 8:50 p.m.

In Mission, there was also a vehicle breakdown reported between Antioch Road/Exit 230 and I-635/Exit 231, disrupting 660 feet, with updates from 8:46 p.m. to 8:50 p.m.

Additionally, a crash on I-29/I-35 from 16th Avenue/Exit 5 to MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 was reported at 8:01 p.m. and updated at 8:50 p.m., affecting 660 feet of roadway.

U.S. 69 faced a closure at exit 52B toward I-35 North, affecting half a mile and reported at 8:36 p.m. before being last updated at 8:39 p.m.

Earlier in the day, a crash on I-35 from Old K-56/Exit 217 to 119th Street/Exit 220 impacted 0.72 miles, reported at 5:21 p.m. with a brief update at 5:24 p.m.

Additional Breakdown Reports

A series of breakdowns were reported throughout the day, including:

• A breakdown on East Frontage Road in Merriam from exit 228A to I-35 North impacting 250 feet, reported at 3:22 p.m. and updated shortly after.
• A breakdown on South 24th Street affecting 970 feet from Lamar Avenue exit 232A to I-35 North reported at 2:41 p.m., with updates until 3:10 p.m.
• A breakdown on Northbound I-35 affecting 550 feet between Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A and 27th Street/Exit 1B reported at 2:07 p.m. and last updated at 2:08 p.m.
• Broken vehicles on Northbound I-635 from K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3 to I-70/Exit 4 impacting 310 feet were reported at 4:26 p.m. and updated by 4:31 p.m.

Road Closures and Traffic Impact

Several road closures include:

• Winchester Avenue closed from Manchester Trafficway to I-70 West, affecting 890 feet, reported at 9:40 p.m. and updated at 9:45 p.m.
• The Kansas Turnpike closure between I-70 exit 12 and I-70 West, affecting 270 feet, reported at 9 p.m. with updates until 9:06 p.m.
• A private drive closure in Liberty was reported from exit 12 to I-435 South, affecting 0.60 miles at 10:36 p.m. with a last update at 10:39 p.m.
• The Switzer Bypass closure reported between US-69 South and College Boulevard at 10:32 p.m., with updates confirmed at 10:39 p.m.

On US-69 near Overland Park, multiple lane closures were reported, further affecting traffic movement for miles.

Background Context

The traffic incidents throughout Kansas City are a reminder of the area’s ongoing challenges with road safety and breakdowns, especially during peak travel times. As motorists navigate these rough conditions, the local authorities continue to monitor and respond to incidents while advising drivers to use caution and remain alert on the roads.

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Additional Resources

• Kansas City Star: Traffic Incident Report
• KSHB: KC Traffic Route Changes
• KCTV5: Officer Recovery After Incident
• Fox4KC: Red Light and Speed Cameras in KC
• Wikipedia: Kansas City

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