Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 13 March 2018
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M25 Northbound - M25 J29 anti-clockwise exit | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works Location : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J29 . Reason : Roadworks. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 23:59 on 12 March 2018 to 05:00 on 13 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.1 miles NW of Upminster.

M25 Northbound - M25 J23 anti-clockwise exit | Anti-Clockwise | Road Works Location : The M25 anticlockwise exit slip at junction J23 . Reason : Road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : from 01:20 on 13 March 2018 to 05:00 on 13 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.51 miles NE of Potters Bar.

M62 Eastbound - M62 J8 eastbound exit | Eastbound | Road Works Location : The M62 eastbound exit slip at junction J8 . Reason : Road repairs. Status : Currently Active. Period : expect disruption until 05:00 on 13 March 2018. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.12 miles NW of Warrington.

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)

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)

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)

Former Chief Inspector, RAIB, to head PACTS Rail Safety group Carolyn Griffiths, founder of the UK’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) and Chief Inspector during its first 10 years of operations has accepted the role of Chair of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety Rail Safety Working Party. The unpaid appointment is for three years. Carolyn replaces David Morris, former Chair of CIRAS, who stepped down at the end of 2017. She will be assisted by Vice-Chair, John Abbott, […] (Transport Wales)

MoD must award Clyde contract Brown calls for urgent clarity on Type 26 Combat Ships. (Transport Scotland)

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

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

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