Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 15 November 2024
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M45 Westbound - M45 westbound between M1 and A45 near Rugby (east) | Westbound | Vehicle Fire Location : The M45 westbound between the junctions with the M1 and the A45 . Reason : Vehicle fire. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 08:45 and 09:00 on 15 November 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 08:45 and 09:00 on 15 November 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.09 miles of Watford.

A12 Southbound - A12 southbound between J19 and J18 | Southbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The A12 southbound between junctions J19 and J18 . Lane Closures : Lane two is closed. Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:15 on 15 November 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 15 November 2024. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed.No Delay, 1.65 miles of Chelmsford.

Greener Transport Council The Greener Transport Council has written to MPs today in advance of the Parliamentary debate on the National Networks National Policy Statement on 26th March. In our assessment, the NNNPS as written, waters down the treatment of the carbon impacts of national road and rail programmes. We pose three key questions to answer. Whether an… (Transport Wales)

Stations could shut on part of East West Rail line BBC News - A number of stations on the railway between Bletchley and Bedford could be closed under proposals for the East West Rail (EWR) line. (Various)

Pathways to Net ZeroSeries II In 2024 Greener Vision is spearheading a series of Pathways to Net Zero events that will explore how to develop a response to the climate crisis commensurate to the scale of challenge.  The series will build on insights from the Greener Vision: The Art of Seeing, and will develop further ‘The Pillars of Unity’ outlined… (Transport Wales)

The changing discourse around the politics of road death Ian Greenwood, Road Safety Campaigner, shares his thoughts on the changing discourse around the politics of road death and why... The post The changing discourse around the politics of road death appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

ITC 2024 Annual Lecture The ITC hosted its 2024 Annual Lecture on 11th September exploring intergenerational differences and the future of travel. A wide range of national and international guests enjoyed the Lectures from our distinguished speakers: Lord Willetts, Chairman of the Intergenerational Commission, and Professor Kiron Chatterjee from UWE. An introduction was given by Professor Sarah Sharples, the […] (Transport Wales)