Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 20 September 2024
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A45 Eastbound - A45 eastbound between B663 and A14 | Eastbound | RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagement Location : The A45 eastbound between the junctions with the A6 and the A14 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:45 and 02:00 on 20 September 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:45 and 02:00 on 20 September 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 5.36 miles of Brigstock.

A45 Westbound - A45 westbound between A14 and B663 | Westbound | RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagement Location : The A45 westbound between the junctions with the A14 and the A6 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:45 and 02:00 on 20 September 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:45 and 02:00 on 20 September 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 5.31 miles of Brigstock.

London Tube map creator's story told in new play BBC News - The life of Harry Beck, the man who modernised the Tube map, is being explored in a new play. (Various)

ITC 2024 Annual Lecture The ITC is delighted to announce our 2024 Annual Lecture will take place on Wednesday 11th September at 17:00 (UK time) exploring: How will intergenerational differences impact the future of travel? Our expert Lecturers will be Lord Willetts, FRS, former Minister for Science and Chair of the Intergenerational Commission, and Professor Kiron Chatterjee from UWE. An introductory […] (Transport Wales)

Greener Vision: Consultation 2024 Our world is on fire.  2023 was the hottest year on record.  This year a record 15 national heat records have been broken so far[1]. We are facing an unprecedented number of heat-related deaths, wildfires and extreme weather events. But our response to the climate crisis falls far short of the scale of the challenge.… (Transport Wales)

Inflation holds steady despite jump in air fares BBC News - Lower fuel prices helped offset the higher cost of flying in the year to August. (Various)

PACTS looks to engage with new Labour MPs Together with the Road Safety Foundation and Towards Zero Foundation, PACTS will be hosting a fringe event at this year’s... The post PACTS looks to engage with new Labour MPs appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)