Daily travel digest

Published: 12 March 2018
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M4 Westbound - M4 J12 westbound access | Westbound | Broken down vehicle Location : The M4 westbound entry slip at junction J12 . Reason : Broken down vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:15 and 03:30 on 12 March 2018. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:15 and 03:30 on 12 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3 miles NE of Reading.

A3 Southbound - A3 southbound between A244 and A245 | Southbound | Congestion Location : The A3 southbound at the junction with the M25 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:15 and 01:30 on 12 March 2018. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic.Moderate Disruption - between 15 minutes and 3 hours delay, 0.17 miles SW of Esher.

M6 Northbound - M6 northbound between J27 and J28 | Northbound | Congestion Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J27 and J28 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:45 and 03:00 on 12 March 2018. Cause : Vehicle fire. Delay : There are currently delays of 20 minutes against expected traffic.Moderate Disruption - between 15 minutes and 3 hours delay, 5.24 miles NW of Wigan.

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)

Cross border rail plans cant leave Wales on the platformKen Skates Rail services operating between Wales and London could be re-mapped onto a new franchise procured and managed by the Welsh Government, Economy and Transport Secretary Ken Skates has said. (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)

More efficient and effective management Firth of Forth transport Scottish Parliament passes Bill for new operating company (Transport Scotland)

Cross border rail plans cant leave Wales on the platformKen Skates Rail services operating between Wales and London could be re-mapped onto a new franchise procured and managed by the Welsh Government, Economy and Transport Secretary Ken Skates has said. (Transport Wales)

Runway maintenance Secondary runway to be used for last time ever. (Edinburgh Airport)

Noise Action Plan Consultation on draft plan launched. (Edinburgh Airport)

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