Traffic Update: Smooth Sailing or Bumpy Roads in Kansas City?
Greetings, Kansas City! If you’re out and about navigating our lovely highways today, buckle up! We’re keeping you informed about the latest traffic incidents that might affect your journey. From pesky breakdowns to road closures, let’s dive into what’s happening on the roads.
Recent Traffic Alerts
Starting with the infamous northbound I-35 in Mission, we have a broken vehicle causing a bit of a slowdown. This is happening between Johnson Drive (Exit 229) and Antioch Road (Exit 230), impacting a stretch of approximately 310 feet. This notice popped up on Thursday at 8:14 p.m., and the most recent update indicated it could still be causing some hassle even after 9:06 p.m.
If you’re thinking of hopping on I-29/I-35 from MO-210/Armour Road/Exit 6 to Parvin Road/Exit 8, hold your horses! A broken-down vehicle is likely to impact around 570 feet of roadway. The alert for this issue was raised at 8:46 p.m. and was last updated shortly after at 8:54 p.m.
More Breakdown Blues
A similar situation is unfolding again on northbound I-35, affecting the area between Antioch Road (Exit 230) and I-635 (Exit 231). This incident was reported earlier in the evening at 8:14 p.m. and was updated by 8:24 p.m. Folks, that’s about 500 feet of twisted metal to maneuver around.
In another part of town, the drivers on eastbound I-70 should be prepared for delays between Jackson Avenue (Exit 5) and Van Brunt Boulevard (Exit 6). Just a wild 70 feet affected here since the alert was raised at 3:30 p.m. and wrapped up by 3:42 p.m. Talk about a brief inconvenience!
Keeping a Close Eye
Over on southbound I-435 in Kansas City, there’s a vehicle that decided to pull a Houdini and stop between 48th Street (Exit 54) and Parvin Road (Exit 54) impacting around 650 feet. This was flagged at 8:09 p.m. and updated by 9 p.m. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
On the same busy interstate, look out for a broken-down vehicle causing a patrol-worthy blockade between MO-152/Exit 49 and Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51, affecting 500 feet. Alerts started rolling in at 3:24 p.m., and an update dropped by 3:36 p.m.
Miscellaneous Updates
It seems this trend continues on the Bruce R Watkins Expressway/US-71 with multiple breakdowns affecting sections of this major thoroughfare. In particular, there’s a snag from East 59th Street to East 55th Street, impacting an impressive 960 feet. The incident was reported at 12 a.m. Friday, and updates were issued shortly after.
And don’t forget about the fun happening on West 6th Street, as it’s closed between Beardsley Road and US-169 South, impacting 400 feet. This little hiccup was first announced on Thursday at 10:51 p.m. and confirmed it remained closed by 10:54 p.m.
What’s Next?
On a positive note, there were no new incidents reported in various regions over the past 12 hours! Always a win when the roads are free of surprises. However, keep those eyes peeled while driving; it’s always better to be cautious.
We hope this traffic update makes your travels a little smoother! Remember, folks, stay safe and drive alert. If you spot anything out of the ordinary on your road trips, don’t hesitate to share your thoughts or report issues. Happy driving, Kansas City!
