Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 17 March 2018
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M53 Southbound - M53 southbound within J2 | Southbound | Road Works Location : The M53 southbound at junction J2 . Lane Closures : Lanes 1 and 2 will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 22:00 and 05:00 from 17 March 2018 to 19 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.28 miles W of Birkenhead.

M26 Eastbound - M26 J2A eastbound exit | Eastbound | Road Works Location : The M26 eastbound exit slip at junction J2A . Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 23:21 on 16 March 2018 to 05:30 on 17 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 6.22 miles NE of Sevenoaks.

A47 Eastbound - connector on A47 eastbound between A1 slips | Eastbound | Road Works Location : The junction of the A47 and the A1 . Reason : Road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 06:00 on 17 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 5.29 miles N of Stamford.

M60 - M60 J13 clockwise access | Clockwise | Road Works Location : The M60 clockwise entry slip at junction J13 . Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 00:40 on 17 March 2018 to 09:00 on 17 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.43 miles W of Eccles.

M40 Southbound - M40 J4 southbound exit | Southbound | Road Works Location : The M40 southbound exit slip at junction J4 . Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 00:08 on 17 March 2018 to 05:00 on 19 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.48 miles S of High Wycombe.

M1 Northbound - M1 J16 northbound access | Northbound | Flooding Location : The M1 northbound entry slip at junction J16 . Reason : Flooding. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 03:00 and 03:15 on 17 March 2018. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 03:00 and 03:15 on 17 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 5.86 miles E of Northampton.

M53 Southbound - M53 J2 southbound access | Southbound | Road Works Location : The M53 southbound entry slip at junction J2 . Lane Closures : Lane one will be closed. Reason : Road repairs are planned. Status : Pending. Schedule : Expect disruption everyday between 21:00 and 05:00 from 17 March 2018 to 19 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes will be closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.36 miles W of Birkenhead.

M60 Westbound - M60 clockwise within J12 before M602 J1 access | Clockwise | Road Works Location : The M60 clockwise at junction J12 . Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 01:03 on 17 March 2018 to 09:00 on 17 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.76 miles SE of Eccles.

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)

The Road Safety Management Capacity Review (RSMCR) is expected to be published late spring 2018 In 2017 the Department for Transport (DfT) commissioned a road safety management capacity review (RSMCR). This was a recommendation by PACTS in 2015[1] and PACTS was pleased that it was accepted by DfT and included in its 2015 British Road Safety Statement. The DfT is expected to publish the report in full in late spring 2018. (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)

Funding secured for A545 improvements in Anglesey Action is being taken to improve the A545 in Beaumaris which has been affected by severe weather conditions in recent years, Transport Secretary Ken Skates has announced. (Transport Wales)

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)

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

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

Direct route from Edinburgh to Beijing First Scottish route to Beijing to take off in June. (Edinburgh Airport)