Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 10 March 2022
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A5 Southbound - A5 southbound between B5009 and B5069 | Southbound | Accident Location : The A5 southbound between the junctions with the A483 and the A495 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:15 and 10:30 on 10 March 2022. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 10:15 and 10:30 on 10 March 2022. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.42 miles of Chirk.

A5 Northbound - A5 northbound between B5069 and B5070 | Northbound | Accident Location : The A5 northbound between the junctions with the A495 and the A483 Oswestry North. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 10:15 and 10:30 on 10 March 2022. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:45 and 10:00 on 10 March 2022. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.34 miles of Oswestry.

M62 Eastbound - M62 eastbound between J35 and J36 | Eastbound | Vehicle Fire Location : The M62 eastbound between junctions J35 and J36 . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:15 and 02:30 on 10 March 2022. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:15 and 02:30 on 10 March 2022. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 4.2 miles of Goole.

M62 Eastbound - link road from M18 J7 northbound to M62 J35 eastbound | Eastbound | Vehicle Fire Location : The M62 eastbound entry slip at junction J35 . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:15 and 02:30 on 10 March 2022. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:15 and 02:30 on 10 March 2022. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 4.53 miles of Goole.

M62 Westbound - M62 J36 westbound access | Westbound | RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagement Location : The M62 westbound entry slip at junction J36 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:30 and 02:45 on 10 March 2022. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:30 and 02:45 on 10 March 2022. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.01 miles of Goole.

ITC Spring Discussion Evening The ITC’s Spring Discussion Evening  will be held as an online event on Thursday 7th April from 17:00 to 18:45. The topic to be debated will be ‘How can transport infrastructure make a positive contribution to the environment?’and the webinar will involve presentations from a guest panel followed by questions. We are delighted that the event will be […] (Transport Wales)

Former Transport Ministers call on Grant Shapps to act on vehicle safety1 February 2022 Former transport ministers have written to UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, calling on him to swiftly adopt new vehicle safety... The post Former Transport Ministers call on Grant Shapps to act on vehicle safety – 1 February 2022 appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

ITC releases new report exploring the impacts of the pandemic The ITC has released a new study exploring the longer term impacts of the pandemic on transport and land use in Britain. Authored by Sarah Kendall and Matthew Niblett, the report draws from evidence collected by the ITC through an industry consultation, and outlines how trends are likely to change and the implications for policy […] (Transport Wales)

The Covid19 pandemic, transport and land use in Britain The ITC has released a new policy report exploring the longer term impacts of the Covid19 pandemic on transport and land use in Britain. Based on an ITC Call for Evidence from industry leaders, the report explores how the pandemic has changed trends and the implications for policy making. A copy can be downloaded by […] (Transport Wales)

Thoughts on making safe system real “Safe System – making it real” PACTS, like all right-thinking road safety organisations, endorses the Safe System. It is now... The post Thoughts on making safe system real appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)