Traffic Updates: Heavy Rain and Road Closures in Kansas City
The Kansas City area is experiencing a range of traffic issues due to heavy rain, including multiple road closures and hazardous driving conditions. Here's a breakdown of the current situation and some key insights.
Interstate 35
- Northbound I-29/I-35 is under a traffic advisory due to heavy rain, affecting 1.59 miles from 16th Avenue/Exit 5 to I-29 & I-35 Junction (North).
- This incident was reported and updated on Sunday at 2:06 a.m. and 2:11 a.m., respectively.
Interstate 70
- Westbound I-670 is under a traffic alert for hazardous conditions due to heavy rain, impacting 1.66 miles from Wyoming Street/Genesee St/Exit 1B (WB) to I-70 (West).
- The alert was issued and updated on Sunday at 1:59 a.m. and 2:11 a.m., respectively.
- Eastbound I-670 is also under a similar alert, affecting 1.33 miles from I-70 (West) to Genesee Street/Wyoming St/Exit 1B (EB).
- This incident was reported and updated on Sunday at 1:59 a.m. and 2:05 a.m., respectively.
- Drivers are also cautioned on eastbound I-70 due to heavy rain, impacting 2.63 miles from 38th Street/Park Drive/Exit 419 to I-35/Beardsley Road/Exit 2.
- The traffic alert was issued and updated on Sunday at 2:01 a.m. and 2:05 a.m., respectively.
Blue Ridge Cutoff
- There's a road closure on Blue Ridge Cutoff from Blue Ridge Cut Off to I-70 West, which was issued and updated on Saturday at 7:53 p.m. and 9:10 p.m., respectively.
Interstate 435
- The northbound I-435 bridge is closed between Stadium Drive and I-70/Exit 63, impacting 0.65 miles. This incident was reported and updated on Saturday at 5:22 p.m. and 7:21 p.m., respectively.
- The entire Interstate 435 is also under a road closure from exit 63A to I-70 West, affecting 0.65 miles. This incident was reported and updated on Saturday at 6:33 p.m. and 6:36 p.m., respectively.
- Stadium Drive is temporarily closed between exit 63A and I-70 West, impacting 640 feet. This incident was reported and updated on Saturday at 6:21 p.m. and 6:25 p.m., respectively.
- Eastern Avenue is closed from exit 65 to I-435 North, impacting 0.65 miles. This incident was reported and updated on Saturday at 5:14 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., respectively.
Interstate 635
- Northbound I-635 is under a traffic warning due to heavy rain, affecting 1.99 miles from K-32/Kansas Avenue/Exit 3 to Parallel Parkway/Exit 6. This incident was reported and updated on Sunday at 2:26 a.m. and 2:28 a.m., respectively.
- Southbound I-635 is also under a similar alert, impacting 1.23 miles from Metropolitan Avenue/Exit 2 to Shawnee Drive/Exit 1. This incident was reported and updated on Sunday at 1:43 a.m. and 1:49 a.m., respectively.
U.S. 69
- Southbound I-35 is under a traffic advisory due to heavy rain, impacting 0.87 miles from US-69/Exit 13 to US-69/Exit 11. This incident was reported and updated on Sunday at 2:33 a.m. and 2:34 a.m., respectively.
- Another alert is issued for dangerous driving conditions on southbound I-35 due to heavy rain, impacting 1.48 miles from I-435/US-69/Exit 12 to Brighton Avenue/Exit 10. This incident was reported and updated on Sunday at 2:30 a.m. and 2:34 a.m., respectively.
- A third alert is issued for hazardous conditions on southbound I-35 due to heavy rain, impacting 2.77 miles from Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB) to US-69/18th Street Expressway. This incident was reported and updated on Sunday at 1:54 a.m. and 2:05 a.m., respectively.
- Northbound I-35 is also under a traffic warning due to heavy rain, impacting 1.64 miles from US-69/18th Street Expressway to Eaton Street/Exit 235. This incident was reported and updated on Sunday at 1:53 a.m. and 2:05 a.m., respectively.
- US-69 North is reduced to two lanes until July 17, impacting 1.64 miles from US-56/US-69/Shawnee Mission Parkway to I-35. This incident was reported and updated on Tuesday at 8:08 a.m. and Saturday at 11:28 p.m., respectively.
- One lane is closed on southbound US-69 between Blue Valley Parkway and 135th Street, impacting 0.65 miles. This incident was reported and updated on Thursday at 8:05 a.m. and Saturday at 5:26 p.m., respectively.
- US-69/Metcalf Avenue/US-169 is reduced to two lanes until July 17, impacting 870 feet from I-35 to Johnson Drive. This incident was reported and updated on Tuesday at 9:18 a.m. and Saturday at 3:25 p.m., respectively.
U.S. 169
- Northbound US-169 is under a traffic advisory due to heavy rain, impacting 3.28 miles from The Downtown Airport to NW Briarcliff Parkway. This incident was reported and updated on Sunday at 1:59 a.m. and 2:45 a.m., respectively.
- Southbound US-169 is also under a similar alert, impacting 1.69 miles from NW Briarcliff Parkway to The Downtown Airport. This incident was reported and updated on Sunday at 2:08 a.m. and 2:22 a.m., respectively.
These updates highlight the impact of heavy rain on Kansas City's transportation network, with multiple road closures and hazardous driving conditions. It's essential for drivers to stay informed and follow the alerts to ensure their safety and minimize delays.
