Daily transport briefing

Published: 23 April 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A19 Southbound - A19 southbound between A690 and A1018/B1404 | Southbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The A19 southbound between the junctions with the A690 and the A1018 . Reason : Clearing the scene of an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:45 and 05:00 on 23 April 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:45 and 05:00 on 23 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident involving an overturned vehicle.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 4.14 miles of Sunderland.

A12 Northbound - A12 northbound between J16 and J17 | Northbound | Accident Location : The A12 northbound between junctions J15 and J17 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:30 and 09:45 on 23 April 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:30 and 09:45 on 23 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.43 miles of Chelmsford.

M1 Southbound - M1 southbound between J26 and J25 | Southbound | Animals On Road Location : The M1 southbound between junctions J26 and J25 . Reason : Animals in the road. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:45 and 07:00 on 23 April 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 23 April 2025. Delay : There are currently delays of 30 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.71 miles of Ilkeston.

M1 Southbound - M1 J26 southbound access | Southbound | Animals On Road Location : The M1 southbound entry slip at junction J26 . Reason : Animals in the road. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:30 and 06:45 on 23 April 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:30 and 06:45 on 23 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.16 miles of Ilkeston.

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ITC debates how planning policy can influence travel behaviour The ITC hosted our Winter Discussion Webinar on the topic of how planning policy can influence travel behaviour. Guests heard from an expert panel comprising Roger Madelin CBE (British Land), Sue Percy CBE (CIHT) and Professor David Banister (Oxford University), followed by a wide-ranging discussion session chaired by Terry Hill CBE. A summary report of […] (Transport Wales)

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ITC Autumn Discussion Dinner The ITC was very pleased to hold our Autumn Discussion Dinner in Greater Manchester on 6th November 2024. The event explored how to increase infrastructure investment in our regions, and guests heard expert perspectives from Martin Tugwell, Chief Executive of Transport for the North, and Helen Ellerton, Head of Transport at WYCA. The event reflects the […] (Transport Wales)

Project to move old railway station needs £150,000 BBC News - The building was in danger of being bulldozed to make way for dualling of the A47. (Various)