Daily transport news

Published: 15 March 2018
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A42 Northbound - link road from A42 to A453 northbound | Northbound | Road Works Location : The A42 northbound exit slip to the A453 . Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 23:56 on 14 March 2018 to 06:00 on 15 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.59 miles NE of Castle Donnington.

M40 Southbound - link road from M42 J3A northbound to M40 southbound | Southbound | Resurfacing Location : The M40 southbound between the M42 northbound and junction J15 . Reason : Road resurfacing. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 00:12 on 15 March 2018 to 06:00 on 16 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 4.9 miles N of Solihull.

M1 Southbound - M1 J37 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works Location : The M1 southbound entry slip at junction J37 . Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 01:01 on 15 March 2018 to 06:00 on 15 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.29 miles W of Barnsley.

A1 Northbound - A1 northbound access from A167 near Gosforth | Northbound | Road Works Location : The A1 northbound entry slip from the A167 . Reason : Litter Clearance. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 00:14 on 15 March 2018 to 06:00 on 15 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.46 miles NE of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Major new ITC report explores the strategic challenges facing UK aviation The ITC has released a major new study exploring the strategic challenges facing UK aviation. Authored by Dr Rebecca Driver, the report explains why UK air connectivity is so important for the UK economy and key issues for policy makers. Please click here to download a copy. (Transport Wales)

ITC explores the future for private hire and taxi services in Britain The ITC was delighted to welcome an expert audience at its Winter Discussion Evening on 20th February 2018 to discuss the future for private hire and taxi services in the UK. Guests listened to a panel including the Chief Executives of Addison Lee and Karhoo, and a robust discussion was enjoyed. A copy of the […] (Transport Wales)

Passengers urged to take care ahead of expected adverse weather Met office warnings are in place for ice and snow across much of Wales. (Transport Wales)

Extreme weather warning issued for south and mid WalesDO NOT travel unless absolutely necessary The Welsh Government is urging people not to travel unless absolutely necessary as a spell of heavy snow and blizzard conditions is expected to hit South and Mid Wales this afternoon. (Transport Wales)

Lilian Greenwood MP joined the Transport safety APPG at their January 2018 meeting Members of the Transport Safety APPG were joined by Lilian Greenwood, Chair of the House of Commons Transport Select Committee to discuss current inquiries being undertaken by the Select Committee. (Transport Wales)

Busiest February on record Increase in passengers despite winter weather. (Edinburgh Airport)

Top dog Edinburgh Airport to be home to BrewDog’s first airport bar. (Edinburgh Airport)

A Neate addition New app introduced for passengers with reduced mobility and hidden disabilities. (Edinburgh Airport)